System, method, and computer readable storage media for managing and processing golf data
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1. A system comprising:
- a server including a non-transitory memory and configured to communicate via a computer network with at least one Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled handheld device, the server configured to perform steps comprising;
receiving, from the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device via the computer network, golf game data, handicap data, and team data for one or more golfers being part of one or more teams, the golf game data including an identification of a golf course played by a golfer and one or more tees played by each golfer, wherein the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device allows obtaining of the golf game data, the handicap data, and the team data using one or more graphical user interfaces or provides positioning data based on signals from at least one GPS satellite;
retrieving, from a golf course data storage device, golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, wherein the golf course data storage device stores respective golf course difficulty information for each of a plurality of golf courses, including information indicative of the difficulty of a set of tees at each golf course;
receiving or determining grouping data defining membership of at least one of the one or more teams in one or more groups;
receiving or determining at least one net score for the one or more teams using the golf game data, the handicap data, the golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, and the team data, wherein the at least one net score is determined based on an adjusted net score for each golfer, and the adjusted score is determined using a course rating differential to take into account the difficulty of the one or more tees played by the each golfer; and
providing ranking information for the one or more teams based on the adjusted net score for each team.
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Abstract
A system, method and non-transitory storage medium to manage and process golf game data, golf player data, handicap data, golf team data, and golf course data so as to organize and manage team-based groups or golf leagues of extended duration where asynchronous golf game play during some periods and synchronous game play during other periods on real golf courses and potentially different golf courses is possible. Extensive grouping, scoring, and ranking of golf teams as well as qualification-based tournaments are provided so as to create previously unseen effects of creating a strong community of interest in golfing and increasing the enjoyment and frequency of golf play.
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1. A system comprising:
a server including a non-transitory memory and configured to communicate via a computer network with at least one Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled handheld device, the server configured to perform steps comprising; receiving, from the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device via the computer network, golf game data, handicap data, and team data for one or more golfers being part of one or more teams, the golf game data including an identification of a golf course played by a golfer and one or more tees played by each golfer, wherein the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device allows obtaining of the golf game data, the handicap data, and the team data using one or more graphical user interfaces or provides positioning data based on signals from at least one GPS satellite; retrieving, from a golf course data storage device, golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, wherein the golf course data storage device stores respective golf course difficulty information for each of a plurality of golf courses, including information indicative of the difficulty of a set of tees at each golf course; receiving or determining grouping data defining membership of at least one of the one or more teams in one or more groups; receiving or determining at least one net score for the one or more teams using the golf game data, the handicap data, the golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, and the team data, wherein the at least one net score is determined based on an adjusted net score for each golfer, and the adjusted score is determined using a course rating differential to take into account the difficulty of the one or more tees played by the each golfer; and providing ranking information for the one or more teams based on the adjusted net score for each team. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a server including a non-transitory memory from at least one Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled handheld device via a computer network, golf game data, handicap data, and team data for one or more golfers being part of one or more teams, the golf game data including an identification of a golf course played by a golfer and one or more tees played by each golfer, wherein the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device allows obtaining of the golf game data, the handicap data, and the team data using one or more graphical user interfaces or provides positioning data based on signals from at least one GPS satellite; retrieving, by the server from a golf course data storage device, golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, wherein the golf course data storage device stores respective golf course difficulty information for each of a plurality of golf courses, including information indicative of the difficulty of a set of tees at each golf course; receiving or determining grouping data defining membership of at least one of the one or more teams in one or more groups; receiving or determining at least one net score for the one or more teams using the golf game data, the handicap data, the golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, and the team data, wherein the at least one net score is determined based on an adjusted net score for each golfer, and the adjusted score is determined using a course rating differential to take into account the difficulty of the one or more tees played by the each golfer; and providing ranking information for the one or more teams based on the adjusted net score for each team. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A non-transitory computer readable medium having computer code stored therein, the computer code when executed by a server, causing the server to perform operations comprising:
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receiving, from at least one Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled handheld device via a computer network, golf game data, handicap data, and team data for one or more golfers being part of one or more teams, the golf game data including an identification of a golf course played by a golfer and one or more tees played by each golfer, wherein the at least one GPS-enabled handheld device allows obtaining of the golf game data, the handicap data, and the team data using one or more graphical user interfaces or provides positioning data based on signals from at least one GPS satellite; retrieving, from a golf course data storage device, golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, wherein the golf course data storage device stores respective golf course difficulty information for each of a plurality of golf courses, including information indicative of the difficulty of a set of tees at each golf course; receiving or determining grouping data defining membership of at least one of the one or more teams in one or more groups; receiving or determining at least one net score for the one or more teams using the golf game data, the handicap data, the golf course difficulty information associated with the golf course played, and the team data, wherein the at least one net score is determined based on an adjusted net score for each golfer, and the adjusted score is determined using a course rating differential to take into account the difficulty of the one or more tees played by the each golfer; and providing ranking information for the one or more teams based on the adjusted net score for each team. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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