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Mon, May 17 2010 12:53 PM (5 replies)
  • kmanfromga
    kmanfromga
    20 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 11:22 AM

    WGT talks abt being the most realistic computer game. In reality there is no Master, Pro Hack tiers on a golf course. Just differant T boxes. Unless there is a female in the group, how many times do u see people playing from differant T's? It would be far more realistic, (and far more fun), if WGT handicaped golfers. Give appropriate shots on appropriate holes based on handicap just like its done in real golf. If my handicap is 5 shots better on average, then you get your shots on appropriate holes. This way your performance in that particular game will be rewarded/penalized. I'd be interested in hearing other oppinions on this.

    Kman

     

     

  • dchallenger
    dchallenger
    545 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 11:39 AM

    kmanfromga:

    WGT talks abt being the most realistic computer game. In reality there is no Master, Pro Hack tiers on a golf course. Just differant T boxes. Unless there is a female in the group, how many times do u see people playing from differant T's? It would be far more realistic, (and far more fun), if WGT handicaped golfers. Give appropriate shots on appropriate holes based on handicap just like its done in real golf. If my handicap is 5 shots better on average, then you get your shots on appropriate holes. This way your performance in that particular game will be rewarded/penalized. I'd be interested in hearing other oppinions on this.

    Kman

    "Here, here!"

  • Crazyman2
    Crazyman2
    731 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 11:44 AM

    Take a look around -  We have been using "official Handicapping software " since day one at golfseeker.

    check it out

  • kmanfromga
    kmanfromga
    20 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 11:52 AM

    thx crasyman, I took a look at it and did some quick reading about keeping score cards saving each hole and all that. Not saying it would not be a solution but it looks like alot of work to me. WGT has your average score and the handicaps on each hole on each course.It should not be hard for them to find a solution that is system driven and not player driven. Thanks for the input

  • rehill
    rehill
    431 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 12:05 PM

    A handicap system is already on the roadmap of upcoming releases. You can check out that and other future releases here...

  • Crazyman2
    Crazyman2
    731 Posts
    Mon, May 17 2010 12:53 PM

    kmanfromga:
    but it looks like alot of work to me.

    Saving a scorecard by pressing ALT +Prt Scn  a lot of work?  and then 2 clicks to upload it ?.   Well if  that seems like a lot of hard work, then I am not sure what you would refer to as being not so hard!.

    The handicaps (see here for explanation on how they work) are auto adjusted as each scorecard is recorded by the (officially recognised PGA)  software (after taking into account buffer zones (as in the real thing), not by you.  The wgt averages cannot produce a fair and just sytem the way a handicap system that has been around for over a century can.  The software is pre programmed with every hole index (obviously neccessary for a "proper" handicapping sytem.  

    You obviously didn't quite read  the whole story.

    Player requirements are :  Find the fixture (1 click) Play the game  - save and upload cards (2-3 clicks)

    But if that is one click too many, so be it 

    Keep Smiling & Happy Golfin'

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