Welcome to the Swing Stations Competitive League! Eight weeks of golf on your own schedule, a fresh course every week, a handicap that levels the field, and prizes at the end. Whether you shoot 75 or 105, you’ve got a real shot.
How the league works
The basics
- The league runs 8 weeks. Each week you play a different 18-hole round on the course we announce.
- Play any time that suits you, Monday to Sunday. Book your bay as usual.
- Every week we email everyone the results and next week’s course.
- Your entry includes 1 hour of simulator credit each week.
- Team up with another league player and you’ve got a 2-hour booking between you, or add paid time if you’d like to warm up first.
- One tip: two separate bookings under different names will reset the round in between, so reach out before you play and we’ll make it one continuous booking.
Settings
- Everyone plays the same settings every week, so every round is a fair comparison. They’re listed in the FAQ below.
- No mulligans. Every shot counts, just like the real thing.
Your player name
- Before your first round, create a player in GS Pro using your first name and last initial.
- Each bay keeps its own player list, so you may need to add yourself again the first time you play on a different bay.
- Pick your own name when you start the round and you’re all set.
Scoring
- When you finish, snap a photo of your scorecard and send it to us ([email protected]) by Monday at noon. We’re also capturing scorecards automatically, but the photo makes sure nothing gets missed.
- Each week you earn points based on where your net score lands among the league. Your best 6 weeks make up your season total, so a missed week or a rough night won’t sink you.
- Weeks 1 to 3 are played without a handicap. Once handicaps are set in week 4, we go back and score those weeks too, so every round you play counts.
- If the season ends in a tie, the lower net score in week 8 wins, then the lower season gross.
Handicaps
- Your league handicap comes from your league rounds only, using the course rating and slope GS Pro assigns to each course and tee. No need to bring a handicap with you.
- Handicaps are set after week 3 and updated every week after that, so they stay fair as you improve.
- The most you can take on any hole is a triple bogey. GS Pro picks your ball up for you, which keeps the pace up and keeps one bad hole from wrecking your round.
Prizes
- We’ll announce the prizes once registration closes and we know how many players are in.
Keeping it fair
- If a scorecard photo and the GS Pro record don’t match, or a round was played with the wrong settings, we’ll sort it out with you.
- Spot something off in the weekly results? Let us know within 48 hours and we’ll take a look.
- If we need to adjust a rule to keep things fair, we’ll email everyone first.
FAQ: Joining
Who is this league for?
Anyone who wants a reason to play every week. Handicaps mean a 20-handicapper and a 5-handicapper are competing on even terms.
Can I play with people who aren’t in the league?
Absolutely. Only league players are scored; everyone else in your group plays as normal.
Can I warm up before my round?
Yes. Add some paid time to your booking and hit the range first.
FAQ: Handicaps
How is my handicap calculated?
We use the course rating and slope that GS Pro assigns to each course and tee, the same figures used in real golf handicapping. For each round we work out a differential that measures how you played relative to the difficulty of that course. After 3 rounds, your handicap is based on your best differentials, not your average, so one bad round does not hurt you.
- Differential for a round = (gross score − course rating) × 113 ÷ slope rating
- Handicap index = the average of your best 2 differentials out of your first 3 rounds; from round 4 onward, the best 3 of your last 5
- Course handicap for a given week = handicap index × (slope ÷ 113) + (course rating − par), rounded to the nearest whole number
Why not just use my average score?
Because courses differ. A 90 on a hard course is a better round than a 90 on an easy one. Using rating and slope means your handicap travels fairly from week to week.
Is this the same as my golf club handicap?
No. It follows the same idea but is calculated only from your league rounds here.
When does my handicap first apply?
After week 3. It is then applied to your first 3 rounds as well, so every week counts.
Does my handicap change during the season?
Yes. It is recalculated after every week from your most recent rounds.
FAQ: GS Pro settings
What settings do I use?
The same settings every week. Only the course and tee change. Set these in the match setup screen before you start.
| Setting | League value |
|---|---|
| Game mode | Stroke Play |
| Holes | All 18 |
| Course and tee | As announced for the week |
| Mulligans | Off |
| Gimmie / putting | Putt everything, gimmie at 8 ft |
| Wind | Calm |
| Elevation | Global (sea level) |
| Green speed | Stimp 10 |
| Green firmness | Medium |
| Fairway firmness | Medium |
| Pin position | Friday |
| Putting assist | On |
| Breakline indicator | On |
| Auto concede | Triple bogey |
| Handicap play | Off (we apply handicaps ourselves) |
What if I set something wrong?
No stress. Tell us the same day. If the round was played with mulligans on or on the wrong course or tee, it won’t count, but you’re welcome to play again that week if you have time booked.
Can I use the Course Recommended Settings button?
Best not to. Set each item by hand from the table above so every player’s round is the same.
FAQ: Setting up your player
How do I create my player?
- From the GS Pro main menu, open Settings, then Players.
- Choose Add Player.
- Enter your first name and last initial as your player name (for example, “Brent P”). Leave the other fields as they are.
- Choose Save and Exit.
Do I have to do this on every simulator?
Possibly. Each bay keeps its own player list. If you do not see your name on a bay, create it again with exactly the same spelling.
How do I make sure my round counts?
When you start the round, choose your own player name, not Guest or someone else’s name. Check that the scorecard at the end shows your name.
Can my playing partner and I use one player name?
Each league player needs their own player name so your scores are recorded separately.
FAQ: Scoring and results
How do you get my score?
Send us a photo of your scorecard at the end of your round. GS Pro also records every round played on our simulators and we use that record as a backup, which is why your player name is important.
How are weekly points awarded?
By net score. First place earns points equal to the number of players in the league, second place one less, and so on down to 1 point for last place. With 12 players, the weekly winner earns 12 points and second earns 11. Tied players share the points for the tied positions. No round that week means 0 points.
What if I miss a week?
You get 0 points that week. Since only your best 6 weeks count, you can miss up to 2 weeks without it affecting your season total.
What if I do not finish 18 holes?
The round does not count for that week. You can play again within the same week if you have booked time.
What if I play more than once in a week?
Your first completed league round of the week counts.
When are results posted?
Every week (hopefully Monday) by email, together with the next week’s course and tee.
Can I play ahead?
No. Each week’s course is announced on the Monday of that week, and only rounds played Monday to Sunday count for that week.