Solo Rounds

Want to play without a league round on the schedule?

Solo Rounds let you score and track your own round in Golf League HQ without posting anything to a league.

You don't need to belong to a league to play a Solo Round.

Overview

A Solo Round uses the same familiar Golf League HQ scorecard you use during league play, but the round belongs to you rather than a league.

You can:

• Choose your course and tee
• Play 9 or 18 holes
• Enter scores hole by hole
• Record Golf-IQ stats
• Use Beer Tracker when enabled
• Continue scoring if your connection drops
• Verify and lock your completed scorecard
• Review the round later from your player stats

Solo Rounds do not affect league standings, teams, skins, dues, wallet activity, or your Golf League HQ handicap.

Before You Begin

You must be signed in to Golf League HQ.

You do not need:

• A league membership
• A scheduled league round
• A partner
• An opponent
• Commissioner approval

You'll need a course with at least one tee configured before you can start scoring.

Start a Solo Round

1. Select Play a solo round

You can start a Solo Round from the Dashboard or from Me → Stats.

Select Play a solo round.

2. Name your round

Enter a name for the round.

The round name is required.

Choose something you'll recognize later, such as:

• Saturday at Pine Valley
• Practice Round

3. Choose the date and tee time

Select the date of your round and your tee time.

The date defaults to today and the tee time defaults to the current time.

4. Select your course

Choose the course you're playing.

If the course isn't already available, Golf League HQ may provide an option to Search & add it.

Additional course-management options may be available based on your account permissions.

5. Select your tee

After choosing the course, select the tee you're playing.

Golf League HQ displays available tee information including the tee name, rating, slope, and yardage when available.

If the course doesn't have any tees configured, you won't be able to start the round.

6. Choose 9 or 18 holes

Choose whether you're playing:

• 9 holes
• 18 holes

If you're playing nine holes on an 18-hole course, Golf League HQ will also ask which nine you're playing when applicable.

7. Start scoring

Once the required information is complete, select Start scoring.

Golf League HQ creates your Solo Round and takes you directly to the scorecard.

Score Your Round

Solo Rounds use the same Golf League HQ scorecard experience as league rounds.

Enter your score

Tap a score to record it for the current hole.

You can also enter scores manually.

Golf League HQ normally advances automatically after you enter a score.

Record a pickup

If needed, you can record a pickup using X.

Golf League HQ records the pickup using the scoring behavior shown on the scorecard.

Track Golf-IQ stats

The scorecard includes Golf-IQ stat tracking for your Solo Round.

You can enter the available Golf-IQ information while scoring each hole.

If you interact with the Golf-IQ panel, use Next hole to continue.

On the final hole, that button changes to Finish.

Verify Your Solo Round

Once you've finished scoring, review your scorecard and verify the round.

1. Complete your scores

When every hole has a score, Golf League HQ displays:

All holes complete — tap Verify Scores

2. Review your scorecard

Check the completed scorecard before verifying.

Make any necessary corrections before you lock the card.

3. Select Verify Scores

Select Verify Scores and confirm.

Solo Rounds do not require opponent approval. Once you verify the scorecard, it is approved and locked.

Review Your Solo Rounds

After your round, open Me → Stats to find your Solo Rounds.

Solo Rounds appear in their own list and also contribute to applicable overall player statistics, including:

• Total rounds
• Best gross
• Average gross

Select a Solo Round to open its detailed round view.

Depending on the data recorded during your round, the detail view can include:

• Gross score
• Front and back scoring
• Score mix
• Hole-by-hole results
• Fairways in regulation (FIR)
• Greens in regulation (GIR)
• Putts
• Golf-IQ round information

Solo Rounds and Golf-IQ

You can record Golf-IQ stats while playing a Solo Round.

Golf-IQ information entered during the round is available on that Solo Round's detail page.

Solo Round scorecards are also included when Golf League HQ determines which recent scorecards fall within Golf-IQ history limits.

Solo Rounds and Your Handicap

Solo Rounds do not update your Golf League HQ handicap.

Handicap recalculation is tied to league rounds.

You can still use Solo Rounds to record scores and Golf-IQ information without changing your Golf League HQ handicap.

What Solo Rounds Don't Affect

A Solo Round isn't attached to a league.

That means it does not affect:

• League standings
• Teams
• Skins
• League dues
• Wallet activity

Solo Rounds give you a way to record your golf in Golf League HQ without posting the round to one of your leagues.

Tips & Best Practices

Check your course and tee before starting

Make sure you've selected the correct course and tee before you begin scoring.

A course and tee are required to start a Solo Round.

Review your scorecard before verifying

Verification locks your scorecard.

Take a moment after your final hole to review the complete card before selecting Verify Scores.

Track Golf-IQ while you play

If you want detailed Golf-IQ information for the round, enter those stats hole by hole while they're fresh.

If you use the Golf-IQ panel on a hole, use Next hole to continue. On the final hole, the button changes to Finish.

Remember: Finish does not verify your round.

Keep scoring if your connection drops

Golf League HQ supports offline score entry during your Solo Round.

If you're offline, you may see:

Offline — scores will sync

Your pending scores will sync when connectivity returns.

Find completed rounds in Me → Stats

Open Me → Stats to return to your Solo Round history and open individual round details.

Common Questions

Do I need to belong to a league to play a Solo Round?

No. You can play a Solo Round without league membership.

Where do I start a Solo Round?

Select Play a solo round from the Dashboard or Me → Stats.

Can I play nine holes?

Yes. Solo Rounds support both 9-hole and 18-hole rounds.

When applicable, Golf League HQ will also ask which nine you're playing.

Do I need to choose a course and tee?

Yes. Both a course and tee are required before you can start scoring.

If the selected course doesn't have any tees configured, you won't be able to start the round.

What if my course isn't listed?

Golf League HQ may provide Search & add it so you can find and add a course.

Additional course-management options may be available depending on your account permissions.

Does a Solo Round use the normal Golf League HQ scorecard?

Yes. Solo Rounds use the same core scorecard experience as league rounds, without the league-specific features that aren't needed for solo play.

Do I need an opponent?

No. Solo Rounds don't require an opponent.

Does someone have to approve my Solo Round?

No.

Solo Rounds don't require opponent approval. When you select Verify Scores and confirm, the scorecard is approved and locked.

What's the difference between Finish and Verify Scores?

Finish completes the Golf-IQ interaction on the final hole.

It does not submit your round.

After scoring is complete, select Verify Scores to verify and lock your scorecard.

Can I edit my Solo Round after I verify it?

Verification locks the scorecard.

Review your scores and make any necessary corrections before selecting Verify Scores.

What happens if I lose internet access while scoring?

Golf League HQ can queue your scores while you're offline.

When connectivity returns, the pending scores sync.

Does a Solo Round affect my handicap?

No. Solo Rounds do not update your Golf League HQ handicap.

Does a Solo Round affect league standings?

No.

Solo Rounds aren't attached to a league and don't affect standings, teams, skins, dues, or wallet activity.

Can I track Golf-IQ stats during a Solo Round?

Yes. Golf-IQ stat entry is available while scoring a Solo Round.

The information you record is available on that Solo Round's detail page.

Where can I find my Solo Rounds later?

Open Me → Stats.

Your Solo Rounds appear there and can be opened for a detailed round view.

Why can't I start my Solo Round?

Make sure you've completed the required setup information:

• Round name
• Date
• Course
• Tee

A course must also have at least one tee configured before the round can begin.

Why is my Solo Round scorecard locked?

Selecting Verify Scores verifies and locks the scorecard.

Review your scores carefully before verifying.