Looking for Walking Scorers That Have Used Golfstat App?

[JuanTheGolfer]

Our club is hosting a college golf tournament in a month.  The walking scorers will be using the Golfstat app on their phones so they can input scores.  I am looking to learn from anyone who has experience doing this.... you can PM me or below this , you can write about your experience... learnings, suggestions, things to look out for.....

One challenge we have already discussed, since the groups will be made up of 5 players from the same team (COVID-19 protocol), we will have to teach the scorers how to identify the different players... alot easier in the olden days when players from different schools played together.

Thanks for any help.

[Double Mocha Man]

29 minutes ago, JuanTheGolfer said:

Our club is hosting a college golf tournament in a month.  The walking scorers will be using the Golfstat app on their phones so they can input scores.  I am looking to learn from anyone who has experience doing this.... you can PM me or below this , you can write about your experience... learnings, suggestions, things to look out for.....

One challenge we have already discussed, since the groups will be made up of 5 players from the same team (COVID-19 protocol), we will have to teach the scorers how to identify the different players... alot easier in the olden days when players from different schools played together.

Thanks for any help.

How about a firmly affixed number (1-5) on their golf bag corresponding to the score sheet on your phone?

[iacas]

It's pretty easy. I recommend you put a piece of tape on their phone and write down something like "white hat - Ed" or "Blue Shoes - Steve" or whatever corresponds to which player is which.

[Double Mocha Man]

5 minutes ago, iacas said:

It's pretty easy. I recommend you put a piece of tape on their phone and write down something like "white hat - Ed" or "Blue Shoes - Steve" or whatever corresponds to which player is which.

And Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis.  (Couldn't help myself)

[Club Rat]

As a marker, I would announce to the players in the group they would be required to say their last name and indicate their score after each hole played. OR I would call out a name and have them report their score as everyone walks to the next tee.
If needed, ask for scores on the tee before anyone plays. Always try to position yourself in the area of players exiting the green in route to the next tee. After a few holes this creates a routine and you will become familiar with each player to help identify them.

Communication is the key.  

[iacas]

1 hour ago, Club Rat said:

OR I would call out a name and have them report their score as everyone walks to the next tee.

This is good.