WSGA ... Wisconsin's Largest Golf Community.

 WSGA Golf League Management System

The November/December 08 issue of Wisconsin Golfer magazine features an article on the new WSGA League Software. 

What is the WSGA Golf League Management System?

In our never ending quest to grow the game of golf the WSGA has a unique opportunity to provide the golf leagues of Wisconsin a proven tool for online golf league management. In partnership with Golf Net, the program would be available to existing WSGA member courses and their league secretaries. Participating courses will be given direct access to the program so that they or their league secretaries can manage the league information.

By using an online based software solution, information can be entered at any location with internet access. In addition, players will be able to track their league information, including schedules, results, and standings 24/7.

Because the system is adaptable to many league formats, the leagues will be able to operate in the same or a similar way, just with the flexibility of an online management tool. Leagues may be individual, 2-person, 4-person, or any combination. League play must consist of players playing their own ball.

Leagues that participate in the WSGA League Management System will also be eligible to send the winners of their leagues to the year-end WSGA State League Championship. Any player in a league using the WGSA league software will be eligible to become the WSGA Wisconsin League Champion.

What are the Benefits?

Benefits for the course owner:

• Access league information for all course leagues and league players
• Send promotional emails to all league players
• Organize multiple leagues into one system
• Provide interactive experience for league players away from the course
• Email an entire league at one time (rain outs, changes in tee times, etc.)

Benefits for the league administrator (secretary):

• Manage league from any computer with internet access
• Easy scheduling of league schedule
• Provide player access to schedule online
• Allow players to request subs online
• Calculate points automatically
• Update leaderboard automatically
• Email an entire league at one time (rain outs, changes in tee times, etc.)
• Use league message boards and email for player communication
• Customize league scoring
• Adapt the program to fit your league needs

 Benefits for the league player:

• Access entire league schedule online
• View weekly tee-times/pairings
• Request subs online
• View league results and leaderboard from anywhere
• Access to hole-by-hole score history by round or season
• View an online directory of league golfers
• View league statistics (number of birdies, number of pars, etc.)
• Email league secretary through league webpage
• Receive an interactive league experience away from the course 

How Does the System Work?

The WSGA Golf League Management System is an online management program. By logging on to the system website through WSGA.org, each of the league secretaries can have access to their leagues.  This can be done at the course or at any location that has internet availability. No programs need to be installed and all tasks are completed through a web browser.

Leagues can operate exactly the way they already have done in the past and now the league players are able to view their progress and league standings via the Internet. In addition, schedules and pairings can be posted and accessed online. An online players directory links league players and a league message board allows players to communicate on the site. League administrators and courses can send updates through the site to participants. By using this feature, members can be updated instantly about rain outs, tee-time changes, and any promotional announcements from the course such as discounts.

Can I try the System Before Signing up?

Yes!

 A demo of the website that players will have access to is available by clicking here.

 League secretaries can sign-up for a free trial of the administrator site by clickinghere. (Remember: Leagues receive a special price by registering through the WSGA, see below for more details)

The WSGA State Golf League Championship

League winners will have the opportunity to compete in the year-end WSGA State Golf League Championship. This event will provide league players the chance to compete with the league winners from around the state at one of Wisconsin’s top golf courses. The winner will then become the WSGA Wisconsin League Champion.

As with any WSGA championship, the event will be conducted under USGA rules, and WSGA rules officials will be present at the event to clarify any rules questions. The number of qualifiers from each league will be determined by the amount of overall participation in the league software program.

Leagues must be signed up by March 15^th to be eligible for the year-end tournament.

Testimonials

“I enjoyed using the software and I think our league members liked being able to see the results on line…I'm looking forward to using it again next year.”

“I liked the system a lot and it was a big timesaver for me. Our league also liked being able to access online.”

“We all enjoyed the scoring that your website provided. In the past we had manual scoring and it was not understood except by the person doing it. As the person actually entering information into our league space it was very easy and quick. We look forward to using your site again next year.”

“It was a great year and I'm glad that our secretary recommended using your system. All facets were useful and easy to navigate.”

“I really enjoy using this system. It makes things much quicker."

“I find the system very helpful. It cuts the time it takes me to do all the paperwork. Thanks for all your help. People in the league who have finally gone on the site were impressed with all the information they found.”

How can my League Become Involved?

The WSGA Golf League Management System is available to any golf league at a WSGA member club. Courses must register with the WSGA by March 15, 2009 to be eligible for the year-end tournament. The cost of the program is $5 per league player with a $250 minimum per club. There is no cost for league members who are current WSGA members (2009 season). Please contact David Cohn at the WSGA to sign up at (414) 443-3560.

Questions? Want to sign up for the WSGA Golf League Software?

Please contact: