Golf League Secretary Frequently Asked Questions

This page lists some common questions which are asked about our golf league software. Golf League Secretary is a somewhat complex Windows program which has been developed over many years. Golf League Secretary software offers unparalleled versatility. Once you become familiar with GLS, you will find it easy to use and very helpful in running your golf league. Send us an email at for any questions you are not able to get answered online.

You can also study the GLS Online Help File for help with specific questions about how Golf League Secretary operates...

Also See Tech Help FAQ for some specific information about operating GLS...

The Questions…

How much does GLS cost? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^
Current registered users of GLS v8.9 may qualify for a free upgrade. See "What's New" for more details.

Golf League Secretary™ for Windows®
by Golfsoft® Company
Official License Fee Table
This table supersedes all other published Fee Tables for Golf League Secretary™ for Windows®.

Edition	Edition Limit	License Fee*	Change License** Upgrade/Transfer/Move/Add
Express	2 Leagues	$69.00	$35.00
Standard	4 Leagues	$99.00	$40.00
Professional	Unlimited	$179.00	$70.00

*All Fees as of January 1, 2007. Subject to change / All prices are before shipping if applicable. Payment of the initial license fee grants the licensee a 2 calendar year subscription for downloading upgrades and updates. The licensee can also freely move GLS to a different computer. Any fees paid to Golfsoft after the subscription expires extend the subscription for an additional 2 calendar years from the time the fee is paid.

**Per the License Agreement, a "Change License" fee is due if the licensees' subscription expires and the licensee wishes to upgrade the software ("Upgrade Fee"); transfer the license to another individual ("Transfer Fee"); move the software to a different computer ("Move Fee"); or add a second license for a different single computer ("Add Fee"). See License Agreement for further details. Change License Fees are listed for the same edition previously licensed. To upgrade to a higher edition, add the fee difference of the editions plus $30.00. Example, if upgrading from Express to Standard Edition the fee would be ($99.00 - $69.00 = $30.00 + $30.00 = $60.00). Add License Example: If a licensed user wants to add a second Express Edition on a different single computer for personal use the fee would be $35.00.

How do I register GLS v9.x? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^
See this web page for instructions: http://www.golfsoft.com/how_to_order_GLS.htm.
All users must initially obtain the "Software" in the download file in unlicensed form, also known as "The Demo Version," at no charge. You are free to evaluate GLS to ascertain whether it will achieve your intended results. This unlicensed version has some minor features disabled and displays some reminders that it is unlicensed, otherwise, all major features are fully enabled. Upon deciding GLS will achieve your intended results, you can purchase a license. A unique "Unlock Code," a series of letters and/or numbers, similar to a password, will be issued to you. The unlock code is based on the Computer ID Number which is unique to your computer. Once you receive the unlock code Click the "GLS Menu"... then Click "Registration / Unlock"... Enter the code in the Unlock Code Text Box and Click "Register." GLS will become fully enabled and licensed. All computers require a different unlock code, thus, your unlock code will not work on another computer.

If you decide to purchase GLS: Decide which edition you want. You must Order or Upgrade GLS by (1.) Email from within the GLS program. Click on the "GLS" Menu... then click "Order GLS" then Click "Order GLS by Secure Email." An order form appears. Fill out the form completely and click the "Send Email Order Now" button OR by (2.) Ground Mail... Click on the "GLS" Menu... then click "Order GLS" then click on "Create Mail-In Order Form." A form which can be printed will be created. Print and fill out the form completely and enclose a check for the appropriate amount and mail to the address provided. Using either method your receipt and unlock code will be returned to you ASAP. An email order would obviously be faster than ground mail. See the preceding question for more pricing details."

All orders must now be placed by secure email or by ground mail. Telephone orders are no longer possible.

I am having trouble downloading GLS, can you send disks?...^back^... ^ back to top ^ Disks or CD are NOT available for this program. The files you need can be downloaded from this website. If you are having trouble downloading GLS, please try to have a friend download the necessary file(s) for you. The downloaded files, when extracted, can be copied to CD or floppy disks. GolfSoft Company is an internet based company. The fees for licensing the products are kept low because physical resources, such as disk reproduction and shipping, are not available.

What and Where is the Computer ID Number? ...^back^... ^ back to top ^ All users must initially obtain Golf League Secretary in the download file in unlicensed form, also known as "The Demo Version," at no charge. You can evaluate GLS to ascertain whether it will achieve your intended results. The unlicensed version displays some reminders of its' unregistered state, otherwise, all major features are fully enabled. Upon deciding GLS will achieve your intended results, you can purchase a license. A unique "Unlock Code," a series of letters and/or numbers, similar to a password, will be issued to you. The unlock code is based on a "Computer ID Number" which GLS generates and is unique to your computer. All computers have a different Computer ID Number and require a different Unlock Code. Your license becomes active on a single computer when the correct unlock code is entered and the software becomes fully enabled. To locate this information, click on the "GLS" Menu... "Registration / Unlock..."

My registered version became unregistered?...^back^... ^ back to top ^
It is possible that the "GLS Computer ID Number can change. This can happen if a major hardware component, such as a hard drive, is added or replaced. Also, the ID NUM can change if the operating system is upgraded or reinstalled. For example, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has caused some ID Nums to change. Regardless of how this number changes, if the ID Num changes then the "GLS Unlock Code" changes since it is based on the ID Num.
1. If you are a licensed user of GLS version 7.0 through 8.9, just email the new ID Num and we will return to you a new Unlock Code.
2. If you are a licensed user of a GLS version older than 7.0 then download and install the latest version of GLS.
Once Installed... Open GLS v9.0...
Click "GLS" Menu"...
Click "Order GLS"...
Click "Order GLS by Secure Email"...
Fill out form... Check ""Upgrade" Option. There is an upgrade charge. See "Pricing" for more information
Send order...

Can I transfer GLS to the new league secretary's' computer? ...^back^... ^ back to top ^ Basically, licenses for the Express or Standard Versions of GLS can be transferred to another person on a different computer for the current upgrade price of that version. Once you transfer your license, your unlock code becomes disabled in all future GLS updates and upgrades. Do not transfer your license unless you do not want to update or upgrade GLS on your computer in the future.

The following excerpt is taken from the "Golf League Secretary Software License Agreement from GolfSoft.Com™." You should carefully read the entire license agreement before installing the software.

You may, at any time, terminate and transfer ("Transfer License") your Golf League Secretary License ("GLSL"), to another individual (transferee) who agrees to all stipulations of this license agreement. You should notify Golfsoft by email as to your intention and submit the name of the transferee. The transferee is NOT required to pay the initial "GLSL" fee and can purchase unlock codes (at the upgrade price) as per section 3 of this license. The "Transfer License" change is not applicable to licenses for the Professional Edition of the "Software." The "Transfer License" change is only available to the original licensee, not to a transferee, thus, a license can only be transferred one time.

How can POINTS be configured in GLS? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ GLS offers many ways to set league points, and GLS will automatically calculate the points, on-the-fly as you enter weekly results, OR you can input any points you wish manually. There are 3 types of automatic points available for the league: 1. Individual Points; 2. Team Points; and 3. Match Points (which are actually a form of team points). Of course, for individual leagues only individual points are available. You decide how many points are awarded for the following categories. See POINTS for more details

What's with the maintenance release updates? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ Software can probably never be perfect... "bug-free." You can expect GLS v9.0 to be updated to fix programming problems or to add new features. These updates are sometimes referred to as "patches" or "bug fixes". Most Updates fix minor problems which may or may not affect your particular configuration. Some Updates repair significant problems or add new program enhancements. Updates will continue to be released on our website until all known problems have been fixed. Please check periodically, and download the latest update. It takes only a few minutes to download and install the update, and will not affect any leagues you have set up or any work you have done. And the updates are available at no charge. The latest version number is always posted on our home page. Thank You for your patience…

How Version Updates are Numbered / Dated? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ GLS v9.000 will have a 4-digit version number. The first digit, left of the decimal, is the Major Version Number, currently 9 (nine). The other numbers, after the decimal, are the Minor Version Number. Currently, the first two digits will be 9 and 0, (Major Version 9 and Minor Version .0). Updates will append 2 digits to the 9.0 in sequence starting at 00, then 01, then 02, and so forth (9.000, 9.001, 9.002 etc.). Each Update will also include the date it was released. With this system there should be no confusion as to what version you have and whether or not it is the latest version.

Does GLS work for all golf leagues? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ GLS cannot do everything. That would be impossible. If it can't do something, it can't be forced to do it. GLS works best for leagues that have set players, set teams, and a set schedule. GLS does not work with leagues that have different players every week or if playing the round is optional. GLS does not work for leagues that change partners periodically or if the players "just kind of show up when they feel like it." GLS is not recommended for leagues where players can play any course they want or turn in the scorecard whenever they feel like it. Also, GLS, does not handle a mixed type league where it is necessary to have different hole handicaps for different players. Everyone must play the same golf course. They can tee-off from different tees, but the hole handicaps must be the same for everyone. GLS will not automatically calculate some types of points. For example, some leagues award points for showing up to golf. GLS will not calculate this automatically, however, you can manually enter team or individual points as you please. GLS will not handle leagues with 3-person teams, it only works for individual, 2-person teams, and 4-person teams. It can't be coaxed to work for other such leagues. In order for GLS to work properly, the course handicaps for 18-hole courses must be odd numbers 1 through 17 on the front, and even numbers 2 through 18 on the back. For 9, 27, and 36 hole courses the handicaps holes are numbered 1 through 9 for each nine. GLS will not accept hole handicaps that do not comply with this requirement, however, it is easy to convert your league to this format. There are probably many other league rules that GLS will not handle. Can you believe one league actually awards points if the temperature is below 40 degrees! It's true. If you are not sure if GLS can handle your league email us with the league specifics. We may tell you GLS is not recommended or we may have some ideas to make it work.

Will GLS work on my computer? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ Minimum System Requirements:
There is no longer a version of GLS offered for the 16-bit operating system, Microsoft Windows 3.1. Also, Windows 95 is not recommended. Recommended requirements for GLS are the same as the requirements for Windows 98SE / ME / NT / 2000 / XP. See your Windows documentation for more information.

Can I use my old v8.0 and v8.9 league in the new version 9.0? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^
GLS 9.0 is an upgrade to GLS v8.9. There are some changes and enhancements in the latest version. The database structure also has changes. Users of any version starting with a number 8 should download the UPGRADE. See download page for exact instructions. The UPGRADE installation program will copy your current GLS 8.x database to the new GLS 9.0 folder and convert to a GLS v9 database.

All users of GLS v7.9x and earlier must download the Full Version in order to upgrade to the latest version. There is a nominal charge, Upgrade Fee, (most users will pay $35.00) to upgrade to the latest version. See fee table above.

Who created this program? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^
The Author: Bill Uffelman, 54, President, Golf Plus, Inc., Grand Blanc, MI 48439., MBA (1976) Western Michigan University. Previously held various positions in industry related to marketing research, advertising, and motivational training. Computer programmer and consultant. Turned Golf Professional 1982. Served as golf league secretary for several years, keeping all league records in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Inability to find existing windows league software led to obsession to produce Golf League Secretary for Windows and start Golfsoft® Company in 1992.

How do I reach Golfsoft® Company? ...^back^... ^ back to top ^
Because of limited tech support and customer service resources Golfsoft® Company cannot be reached by telephone without a prearranged telephone appointment. The previous telephone number published by Golfsoft® can no longer be used. Callers to that number will be instructed to email a request for help or information. We have attempted to publish all pertinent information about this software within the GLS help file and on this website. There may be, in the near future, a telephone number posted where you can call and leave a message on an answering machine. Until then, ALL QUESTIONS, ALL ORDERS, AND ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE MUST INITIALLY BE HANDLED BY EMAIL. Thank You!

Golfsoft® Company
1518 W. Grand Blanc Rd.
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
Email:

Can I use GLS on two computers? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^
This excerpt is taken from the "Golf League Secretary Software License Agreement from Golfsoft® Company." "If a licensee wishes to have GLS on two or more computers, additional unlock codes may be purchased, per the "Fee Table, for different Computer ID Numbers, for personal use only. Licensees may move the “Software” to another computer at anytime and request a new unlock for a different single computer at no charge. Once a new Unlock code is received, the previous Computer ID Number will be disabled in all future GLS Updates and New Versions."

It is not necessary to have a registered copy of GLS on a second computer if all you wish to do is open, view, edit, or print, reports which are created in GLS. Only the computer where scorecards are created, scores are entered, and reports generated needs to be a licensed copy of GLS. You or your league members can use the Golfsoft Client Viewer program (no charge) for the purpose of opening, viewing, editing, printing all the reports and spreadsheets that are created using a licensed copy of GLS. The Client Viewer has all the spreadsheet and printing features of GLS without the golf related features. Please check it out. Download and install it...

So here is how it works...

1. (not recommended) If you must enter scores and such on two machines, then a second unlock code (license) can be purchased. You would then have two unlock codes which can be used on two computers and as mentioned above, can be moved, if necessary, to other computers at no charge. If you go this route, be careful to keep your two database synchronized properly.

-OR-

2. (recommended) Have one licensed copy of GLS on the computer where you will be entering scores and running the league, AND, have a copy of the Free "Golfsoft Client Viewer" on a laptop which you can take to the league. I have found the Flash Memory sticks an excellent way to move data from one computer to another.

Can GLS be licensed by my league or company? ......^back^..... ^ back to top ^ Licenses for the Express and Standards Editions of the "Software" are NOT ISSUED to entities such as corporations, companies, clubs, groups, leagues, associations and so forth. The Express and Standards Editions of the “Software” are licensed for personal use only, by ONE (1) person , on a single computer. The Profession Edition of the "Software" can be licensed to entities such as corporations, companies, clubs, groups, leagues, associations and so forth.

What is the difference between the three editions? ......^back^..... ^ back to top ^ Golf League Secretary is available in 3 Editions. The following excerpt from the "Golf League Secretary™ Software License Agreement from GolfSoft.Com™ Company explains a the major difference between the 3 versions.

"... Licenses for the Express and Standards Editions of the "Software" are NOT ISSUED to entities such as corporations, companies, clubs, groups, leagues, associations and so forth. The Express and Standard Editions of the "Software" are licensed for personal use only, by one person, on a single computer. The Profession Edition of the "Software" can be licensed to entities such as corporations, companies, clubs, groups, leagues, associations and so forth, on a single computer. Software Editions: The "Software" in available in 3 Editions: Express, Standard, and Professional. All 3 Editions have the same features except for the number of leagues that can be maintained within the program. The Express Edition, for example, which is used by most licensees, allows maintenance of 2 leagues. Only League ID numbers 1 and 2 can be used beyond 5 weeks. All created leagues other than League ID Numbers 1 and 2 are limited to 5 weeks of data entry. The 6th week cannot be entered. Leagues with ID numbers 1 and/or 2 can be deleted to make room for another league thus making the "Software" reusable indefinitely. The only difference between the Standard Edition and Express Edition is the Standard allows the maintenance of up to 4 leagues. Leagues with League ID numbers 1 through 4 can be used beyond 5 weeks. The Professional Edition allows an unlimited number of leagues. All League ID numbers can be used beyond 5 weeks. If a league in the Express Edition created with a league ID number of 3 or higher would not allow you to enter scores for week 6. You can, however, change the league ID number of a higher league to 1 or 2 using the "Change League ID Number" feature from the "Edit" Menu... "Database""

Also, the Professional Licenses are not transferable as are the other editions. See the preceding FAQ or the License Agreement for more information.

Edition	Edition Limit
Express	2 League
Standard	4 Leagues
Professional	Unlimited

How is the Demo Version different from a licensed version? ..^back^.. ^ back to top ^ The Demo Version of GLS is exactly the same as the Full Licensed Version except it is limited to five (5) weeks of use for any league created. After five weeks, the program will not allow scores to be entered or queries to be run, thus making the program unusable for that particular league. The demo version also displays various messages notifying the user of the unregistered status of GLS and informing them how to register.

The demo version can be Uninstalled or Converted to a Full Registered Version by typing in the correct "Unlock Code" in the "Registration Screen" under the "GLS" Menu. The "Unlock Code" then becomes the Registration Number. Each computer has a unique Computer ID Number and "Unlock Code." GolfSoft is offering a price reduction for those who register using the Email Order Method provided within this program. To register, Go to the GLS Menu and click on "Order by Secure Email."

Can I give a copy of GLS to other league secretaries? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ We appreciate your telling your friends or anyone who may be interested about Golfsoft® and Golf League Secretary™. They can get more information and download the latest version of GLS from this website.

Can GLS be uninstalled and how do I do it? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ When you install Golf League Secretary v9.0 for Windows a file is created called INSTALL.LOG which contains all the files that were loaded during installation. If you would like to see this file, it can be viewed in Notepad. The GLS v9.0 Uninstall Program, UNGLS90.EXE, reads the install.log and uninstalls, (deletes), the program and data files that were installed less any shared components which are used by other programs on your computer.

To Uninstall GLS v9.x:
1. From the Start Button Click "Programs." Click on the Golfsoft® Group and double-click on the Ungls90.exe or Uninstall icon.
2. From the Uninstall Dialog Box, Click Automatic (recommended) to automatically delete all files installed by the GLS v9.x installation program. Click Custom to have control over the uninstall process. Click Cancel to close the Uninstall Program without any changes.

If other programs appear to use any of the files to be deleted, you will be prompted to decide whether or not to delete the file. Unless you sure it is OK, you may not want to delete any file which may be used by other programs.

Is GLS sanctioned or approved by the USGA? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ The United States Golf Association (USGA), has NOT in any way approved or endorsed this program, nor has such an approval been solicited. The USGA is the sole governing body that establishes handicap parameters and the requirements for maintaining a certified handicap. The USGA controls and sanctions the issuance of official handicap cards that can be used in events at any golf course with an official slope or stroke rating. GLS, or any golf software which is operated by anyone other than a certified golf association or club cannot issue handicap cards or establish a certified handicap. A handicap established by Golf League Secretary can only be used within this golf league. GLS cannot, by law, and does not create or issue handicap cards for league members. Your members can, however, submit their league scores to a certified USGA club. Call the USGA in Far Hills, New Jersey for more details...

Is there a printed manual for GLS? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ Printed Documentation is not available at this time. All the effort of preparing this program has gone into programming and testing. We have attempted to make the On-Line Help File a comprehensive explanation of how GLS works and what it can do. You may find it helpful to print some of the Help Topics if a hard copy is helpful for you.

Does Golfsoft® have any other software products? ........^back^...... ^ back to top ^ Golf League Secretary for Windows our only product at this time. Our next planned products will be Golf Team Secretary™ for Windows, a program designed specifically for high school and college golf coaches; Golf Handicap Secretary™ for Windows, a program designed for golf outings and tournaments, and Golfers' Secretary™ for Windows, a program designed to track an individual golfer(s) statistics. Other products are planned including a program to specifically run a scramble tournament and a golf club handicapping program.