Dear Golfer
This month, we’re thrilled to unveil exciting new changes to our app, including a social activity feed, and a comments section to enhance your golfing experience. Dive into the latest updates, and don’t miss our feature story from the winner of our recent submission contest!
EXCITING NEW FEATURE: Connect with friends on our app!
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming Premium feature on the HNA Handicaps and Tournament app, designed to enhance your golfing experience and keep you connected with your friends on and off the course.
Introducing the Activity Feed and Commenting Section!
Our latest update, coming soon, will allow you to:
– View Your Friends’ Activity Feeds: Stay up-to-date with your friends’ golfing adventures. See their latest rounds, scores, and achievements right from your app.
– Comment on Rounds: Engage with your friends by leaving comments on their rounds. Share tips, congratulate them on great games, or simply join the conversation and stay connected.
– Enhanced Interaction: Make your golfing community stronger by interacting more closely with those you follow. This feature aims to bring golfers together, fostering a sense of community and friendly competition.
How to Access the New Feature:
1. Stay Informed: A pop-up notice will be communicated in the app once the feature is live, so you won’t miss out on any updates.
2. Update Your App: Ensure you have the latest version of the Handicaps Network Africa app installed once the feature is live.
3. Navigate to the Activity Feed: Open the app and go to the ‘Friends’ section. Here, you’ll find the new Activity Feed showcasing your friends’ latest rounds.
4. Start Commenting: Click on any round to view details and leave your comments.
Exclusive for Premium Subscribers:
This exciting new feature will be available exclusively for our Premium subscribers. If you haven’t upgraded yet, now is the perfect time to take advantage of all the benefits Premium has to offer, including detailed statistics, friend following, and soon, the activity feed and commenting.
FEATURE: TALES FROM THE COURSE
As part of our competition, where readers share their memorable moments on the golf course, we received an endearing and humorous story from one of our golfers. Read on for a delightful tale of a young golfer’s first full day on the course, a lesson learned about the rules of the game, and how his efforts have earned him a dozen Srixon golf balls!
Taking place in 1975 at Amanzimtoti Golf Club, my first full day of golf. My dad dropped us off at the club on his way to work in Prospection (Toyota). It was a school holiday, and we were going to play until he collected us after work—8 or 9 hours of golf. It was myself and a mate; we were 12 years old.
I got to the first tee at Toti, and there was a huge whiteboard with the words “FOUR BALLS ONLY.” I was shocked as I had at least 10 or 12 balls in my bag! I quickly hid the extra six or eight by dropping them in amongst the clubs, in case the marshal came to check how many balls I had in my bag’s side pockets. When I ran out of balls, I would turn the bag upside down, let the next four out, and carry on playing.
When dad came to collect us, I complained bitterly about the stupid rule of “4 Balls Only.” He laughed at me for about five minutes before he could compose himself and explained that “4 Ball” meant four players, which was a higher standing than three, two, or one player. I was so relieved not to have broken a rule, as my dad was and still is a HUGE stickler for the rules. – Rynardt Crous
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EQUIPMENT AND GEAR NEWS
The all-new Q-STAR TOUR is our softest ball that delivers tour-level performance in a reworked 3-piece design. Q-STAR TOUR now features a slightly harder compression rating for powerful ball speeds, coupled with an even softer urethane cover for more approach shot spin and a satisfying, softer feel.
Quote of the Month
“Golf is a science, the study of a lifetime, in which you can exhaust yourself but never your subject.” – David Forgan
Swing easy!
The Handicaps Team