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The Golfer's Database
Copyright (C)1992, 93
All Rights Reserved
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v8.1f
Requires IBM compatible computer
and DOS v3.1 or higher
"Written for Golfers by a Golfer"
*** NOTE ***
For help with GolfLog or to register using your Credit Card
call RiverBend BBS via modem (2400 Baud or higher) or call
"voice" at (501) 563-2892 from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (C.S.T.)
RiverBend BBS
Line #1 (501) 563-6829 (2400-16800 HST DS)
Line #2 (501) 563-6203 (2400-14400 HST DS)
GolfLog v8.1f
(C) 1992, 1993
RiverBend SoftWare
822 Northgate Drive
Osceola, AR 72370-1716
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GolfLog v8.1f
See also the file CHANGES.TXT for additional instructions!
Quick Start Instructions .................. Quick Start
Installation .............................. Page 1
What GolfLog Does ......................... Page 2
Handicap Index ............................ Page 2
User Key Definitions ...................... Page 3
Requirements .............................. Page 4
Warranty .................................. Page 4
Other ..................................... Page 4
Support ................................... Page 5
Registration .............................. Page 5
Add Golfer ................................ Appendix A/1
Add Course ................................ Appendix A/1
Add Game .................................. Appendix A/1
Review Records ............................ Appendix A/2
Summary ................................... Appendix A/2
Delete Records ............................ Appendix A/2
List Golfer Records ....................... Appendix A/2
Display Golfer Records .................... Appendix A/3
Print Records ............................. Appendix A/3
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Files contained in the archive GOLFLOG8.ZIP:
GOLF_XT.COM --- Executable file for 8086 XT machines.
GOLF_286.COM --- Executable file for 286/386/486 machines.
GOLF_386.COM --- Executable file for 386/486 machines only.
GOLFLOG.LIC --- License for use of GolfLog.
GOLFLOG8.SDA --- SDN decsription file for GolfLog.
FILE_ID.DIZ --- GolfLog description file for BBS use.
CHANGES.TXT --- History of changes/revisions in versions 8.0+
ORDER.FRM --- Form used to register GolfLog
GOLFLOG.DOC --- Instructions for using GolfLog
NOTE ... If you're running a 80286 (286), 80386 (386) or 80486 (486)
machine rename the applicable executable file to GOLFLOG.COM
and you'll get a much faster running version of GolfLog.
Depending on the type of machine you have, always run the
highest version of the executable file that fits your computer
for best (fastest) results.
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QUICK START
~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>> N O T E * See the CHANGES.TXT file for additional instructions
regarding this version (v8.1f) of GolfLog.
1.. Rename the executable file suited to your computer to
GOLFLOG.COM
2.. Copy GOLFLOG.COM to a seperate directory on your hard drive.
The directory can be named C:\GOLF as an example.
3.. Change to this directory and type GOLFLOG and press <Enter>
4.. At the Main Menu screen, select option [A] - Add Golfer
4a.... Complete the information at the screen that appears
asking for information (name, sex, age, etc). If
all is correct, press "Y" for Yes.
5.. At the Main Menu screen, select option [2] Add Course
5a.... Complete the information at this screen. You should
be able to get all the needed information from a
score card from the course you're recording. After
you enter a Course Record in the database you will
not have to enter this information again.
>>>>> The Course Manager/Club Pro should be able to tell
>>>>> you what the USGA Slope and USGA Rating is for the
>>>>> Course (it may also be found on the score card).
6.. At the Main Menu screen, select option [1] Add Game
6a.... Here you will need the scorecard from the game you're
about to record. Complete this screen and you will
have a Game Record stored in the database.
NOTE GolfLog will work best if you run the version designed for
your type of machine. If you have a 386 or 486 machine then always
run the 386 version (GOLF_386.COM) and rename it to GOLFLOG.COM
for best results.
If you're upgrading from an earlier version, just rename the
appropriate ".COM" file to GOLFLOG.COM and copy it over the top
of the older copy you already had.
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INSTALLATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
GolfLog can be run from a floppy diskette or from a hard disk. If
it is run from a floppy diskette use a new diskette with no other
files on it except GOLFLOG.COM (GolfLog will run much slower on a
floppy diskette than when run from a hard disk).
If you run GolfLog from a hard disk, make a separate directory and
call it something like GOLF or GOLFLOG. Your prompt, when in this
new directory, should look similar to C:\GOLF> (Note that GolfLog
will run much faster on a hard disk than it will when run from a
floppy). Copy GOLFLOG.COM to the new directory. No other file(s)
need be copied to this directory.
After you have GOLFLOG.COM on a floppy diskette or in a directory
on your hard drive, simply type GOLFLOG and press your <Enter> Key.
This will bring up the Main Menu screen where you will see all the
options available to you.
To get started properly you should:
1.. Enter yourself as the first Golfer Record
2.. Enter at least one Course Record (See note below)
3.. Enter at least one Game Record
NOTE ... Course Records need only be entered one time. From then
on, that Course will be available to you along with any
others you may have recorded.
See the CHANGES.TXT file for a revision history of GolfLog
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WHAT GolfLog DOES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GolfLog is a database program that allows a Golfer to keep up
with the progress of his/her game in several different ways. It
keeps detailed accounts of each game and allows the user to pull
up any Game Record for an extensive review of that particular game.
The Summary of all Games provides the Golfer with the totals of
many different facets of the game. If you want to know how many
strokes you have made since you started keeping records, it's in
the Summary. Other interesting items are also provided such as
the average strokes per hole for all the holes you've recorded,
the totals of all the Pars, Birdies, Bogeys, etc. for an entire
golfing season. This summary will probably be the most interesting
and a very informative source of game progress you will ever be able
to find. Ever wonder just how much you've spent on Green Fees and/or
Cart Rental Fees? It's right there in the "Summary".
You can pull up for review, the score card for any game you`ve
recorded and check to see just what the score was on any hole you
wish. Ever need to know WHO you played what COURSE with on a given
DATE and what your SCORE was? No problem! If you entered the names
of your playing partner(s) when you recorded the game, all that
information is right at your fingertips.
HANDICAP INDEX
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Handicap Index determined by GolfLog should be reasonably
close to the one determined by the U.S.G.A. A Golfer must have at
least ten (10) full 18 hole games recorded in the database before a
Handicap Index can be determined by GolfLog. You will notice that
the Handicap Index provided by GolfLog is more "up to the minute"
than the official Index provided by the U.S.G.A. It's necessary
that you use the scores from the last ten full 18 hole games the
Golfer played. Make sure these scores are from the LAST 10 games
played and NOT just 10 scores picked at random!
NOTE ... An "official" Handicap Index can only be determined
by the U.S.G.A. Contact your local PGA professional (usually your
Club Pro) about getting an official U.S.G.A. Handicap Index.
A Golfer does not play off his/her Handicap Index. You must
determine your Course Index for the course being played. GolfLog
will do this for you when a game is recorded in the database AND
you have previously determined your Handicap Index. It's not unusual
to see a Handicap Index of 12.5 with a Course Index of 15.
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USER KEY DEFINITIONS
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<SpaceBar> ............ The "Space Bar" Key
<Enter> ............... The "Enter" or "Return" Key
<Esc> ................. The "Escape" Key
<BackSpace> ............. The "BackSpace" Key
<F10> ................... The "Quit" Key
Arrow Keys (UpArrow and DownArrow) are to be used to move up
and down the Main Menu. The RightArrow and LeftArrow Keys should
NOT be used when running GolfLog as they serve no purpose.
It's only necessary to press these Keys ONCE when asked to do
so. Pressing them more than one time will cause the next screen to
appear and disappear before you get a chance to read it.
DO NOT use the "Arrow Keys" to move from one question to the
next. Each question requires an answer AND a response from
the <Enter> Key before it will record the answer. After answering
a question, press the <Enter> Key one (1) time before moving to
the next question.
Note.. The options listed on the Main Menu are "Hot Keys". This
means you DO NOT have to hit the <Enter> key after you
press them.
Questions requiring a Yes or No answer are also "Hot Key"
options. They will be listed as [Y/N] Just press "Y"
or "N" without pressing the <Enter> Key afterwards.
To help you remember on which holes you reached the green in
regulation, just put a "G" on the score card next to the score for
each hole. Do the same when you hit the fairway on any hole from
the Tee Box (except Par 3 holes) by placing an "F" in one corner of
the box where you write the score.
See Appendix A/1 for more details on how to record this infor-
mation on your score card.
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REQUIREMENTS
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GolfLog requires a computer rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
Most clones on today's market will meet this requirement. GolfLog
requires a computer to have at least 512k of conventional memory.
Most computers available on the current market will have 640k as a
minimum with many offering 1 MegaByte or more. If you do encounter
memory problems running GolfLog, disable any TSR (Terminate-Stay-
Resident) running such as pop-up clocks, note pads, menus, etc.
A minimum of 300kb of free memory is an ideal operating enviornment
for GolfLog v8.1f
Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain the following statements:
FILES=20 (or more)
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS (or the directory where ANSI.SYS is located)
If running GolfLog v8.1f in a multitasking environment (Windows or
DESQview, etc.), set "Writes to screen" to YES.
GolfLog v8.1f has been tested on many different type and brands
of computers. It has never failed to work correctly on any of the
test machines. These machines varied from 8086 XT machines up to
80486 AT machines running at 66 Mhz. All of the test machines were
rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
WARRANTY
~~~~~~~~
No warranty of any type is either expressed or implied. If
your computer breaks in half while running GolfLog, you then own
both halves. RiverBend SoftWare accepts no responsibility for a
user's ability, or inability, to use this software. GolfLog is
not designed to improve your golf game! It only helps you keep
up with the progress (or lack of it) of your golf game.
OTHER
~~~~~
GolfLog was written in PowerBASIC v3.0b by Spectra Software.
The FullPower ToolBox v2.01 by Information Management Systems, Inc.
was used for various windowing functions. MS DOS v6.0 was the
operating enviornment in use at the time of compilation.
The shareware version of GolfLog is for evaluation purposes!
It does not make available all of the options that can be used by
those who register and obtain the registered "Key" which will
unlock all the registered features of GolfLog.
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SUPPORT & REGISTRATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you have a modem, you may call RiverBend BBS and register
your copy of GolfLog using either your Master Card or VISA card
while online. The telephone number is: (501) 563-6829 (modem).
You must have a modem rated at least 2400 baud or higher to call
RiverBend BBS. If you choose to register GolfLog v8.1f by this
means you can call back the next day to get a copy of your
Registration Key.
Voice telephone support is available to REGISTERED USERS ONLY!
The number for voice telephone support will be furnished to those
who register when the registration process is completed.
======================================================================
The following are trademarks/copyrights of their respective
companies and organizations.
IBM, MS-DOS (Microsoft), United States Golf Association,
Professional Golfers Association, PowerBASIC, FullPower
ToolBox, Information Management Systems, Spectra Software
======================================================================
N O T E
Once you register GolfLog, you will never have to pay any upgrade
fee to get the next version! ONCE REGISTERED, ALWAYS REGISTERED!
New versions are not sent automatically to registered users. To
get the latest version, it best to call RiverBend BBS (modem only)
at (501) 563-6829 (24 hours) and download the most recent version.
If you're upgrading from a version numbered v8.0 and higher, then
all you need do is copy the most current version of the executable
file over the top of the old one and you're set to go. No other
changes are required.
Once you register and receive your "Key" file, NEVER delete this
file from the directory in which you're running GolfLog. If the
"Key" file is missing, GolfLog reverts back to the "demo" version.
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Add Golfer
~~~~~~~~~~
This option asks for information about each Golfer in the
database. Of PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE here is the Sex and Age
along with the Name. This information is stored and referred
when computing the Handicap Index, Summary, etc.
Before a Game Record can be entered, there must be at least
one (1) Golfer Record and one (1) Course Record already saved.
>>>>> See the file CHANGES.TXT for additional instructions on adding
>>>>> a new Game Record to the database.
Add Course
~~~~~~~~~~
This is where you enter the information about the course(s)
you and the other Golfer's play on. Once a Course Record is
saved and stored in the database, there is no need to re-enter
the information unless the USGA Slope or USGA Rating changes.
Add Game Record
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is where you enter all the information on the score card
about the game(s) you've played. You should always bring the
score card home with you so you can be assured of entering the
correct information about each hole you played. When entering
the number of holes played, the only two answers accepted here
is either 9 or 18. Note that results from 9 hole games are not
used in the NET figures.
When you mark your score card be sure to mark the number of
greens hit in regulation, fairways hit, putts, sand save attempts,
etc. See the example below regarding a method of recording this
information for each hole.
Green in regulation -> G F <-- Hit fairway
Score for this hole -----> 4
Number of Putts -----> 2 SS <-- Sand Save (SX for missed save)
When entering a new Game Record, after you select the Course
where the game was played, your Course Handicap will automagically
be figured for you (only if you've recorded at least 10 full 18 hole
games and had GolfLog compute your Handicap Index).
>>>>> See the file CHANGES.TXT for additional instructions on adding
>>>>> a new Game Record to the database.
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Review Records
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here you will be presented a list of all Game Records in the
database. Use the UpArrow and DownArrow to select the Record
you wish to review by moving the highlight bar up or down the
list then pressing the <Enter> Key. These records will be
listed in order of low score first ascending to high score at
the bottom of the list. The Golfer's name will also be shown
along with the date the game was played.
You will first be shown a screen listing all the information you
entered when you first stored the record in the database. Other
information that GolfLog has compiled for you will also be shown
on this screen.
The second screen will be the score card for that game.
Summary
~~~~~~~
You must first select the Golfer whose summary you wish to see
by moving the highlight up or down the list presented to you
and pressing the <Enter> Key.
The summary is a summarization of all the games the selected
Golfer has played. This will probably be the most interesting
screen you will see and be the one most often referred to when
you want to see how your game is progressing from week to week.
Delete Records
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is where you can delete Golfer, Game, and Course Records.
You will always be given the option of stopping before the
actual deletion is done. Note that when a record is deleted,
it cannot be recovered again. Also note that when a Golfer
Record is deleted, the Game Records for that Golfer will also
be deleted.
Course Handicap
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here you will select a Golfer and provided he/she has already
established a Handicap Index, then be shown a list of all the
Courses recorded with the Golfer's Course Handicap for each.
If a Golfer shows to have a "0" Course Handicap, then he/she
either has not be assigned a Handicap Index by GolfLog or he/she
is a "scratch" Golfer with a Course Handicap of "0".
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Display Golfer Records
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This option will display the selected Golfer's record showing
name, age, sex, address, phone numbers, Handicap Index, their
USGA type Differential and the number of Games on record.
Print Records
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This option permits you to select the Game Record you wish to
print then prints the Game Record and the score card for that
game. This requires an Epson compatible printer capable of
printing in the 80 column format.
Print Summary
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This option allows you to select a Golfer from the database
and print his/her complete summary of all games recorded.
Handicap Index
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is where you determine your USGA type Handicap Index
along with those of three other additional players if your
have them recorded in the database. You must have a minimum
of ten (10) full 18 hole games recorded in the database before
GolfLog will compute the index for you. This also goes for
any of the four Golfers that GolfLog is capable of storing data
for. They too must have at least 10 games recorded before a
handicap index can be determined.
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Registration of GolfLog
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To register GolfLog and unlock all the options the software has
to offer, you must complete the ORDER.FRM file contained in the
archive or you may call RiverBend BBS at (501) 563-6829 using
your modem (2400 baud or higher) and register online using your
VISA or Master Card.
Registered copies are sent immediately upon verifying credit
cards.
If you register thru RiverBend BBS, you may call back the next
day after 12:00 Noon and your registration "Key" file will be
waiting for you to download. It will unlock all features.
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Please send ____ copy(s) of GolfLog v8.1f to the following:
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State _____ Zip __________
_____ Copy(s) at $32.95 each ...(US Dollars only)..... $ ______.____
_____ Shipping/Handling at $3.00 each ................ $ ______.____
Arkansas Residents (5% Sales Tax) .............. $ ______.____
(US Dollars) TOTAL .............. $ ______.____
Method Of Payment: [ ] Check [ ] Money Order [ ] Credit Card
Type of computer you have: [ ] 8086 XT [ ] 80286 AT [ ] 80386/486
>>> If Paying by Credit Card, complete the following <<<
Check one: MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ]
Name on Card: _________________________________________________________
Exactly as it appears on card
Card Number: _______________________________ Exp Date: ______________
Telephone Number: (_____) - _____ - __________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Required if paying by credit card
Mail To:
RiverBend SoftWare
822 Northgate Drive
Osceola, AR 72370