Audience: Course Ambassadors | Level: Beginner | Requires: Course Ambassador status
Quick Answer
Doglegs can only be edited on newly created fairways (safari fairways or those with temporary positions) in Layout Builder. Existing fairways from your Map Manager must be edited in Map Manager itself, since they're part of your course's blueprint and may be used across multiple layouts.
Understanding Dogleg Editing in Layout Builder
When you create a new fairway in Layout Builder (by adding a safari fairway or using temporary positions), you'll see an Add/Edit Doglegs option appear in the top right after the fairway is created.
What you can edit in Layout Builder:
✅ New safari fairways (playing from one hole's tee to another hole's target)
✅ New fairways created with temporary tee or target positions
What you cannot edit in Layout Builder:
❌ Existing fairways that are part of your Map Manager
Why the Difference?
Existing fairways are part of your course's blueprint in Map Manager and may be used across multiple layouts. If you could edit their doglegs in Layout Builder, the change would affect every layout that uses that fairway—not just the one you're working on.
New fairways you create in Layout Builder aren't currently used by any other layouts, so you can safely edit their doglegs without impacting other layouts. Once published, these fairways will be added to your Map Manager and become available for use on other layouts.
How to Edit Doglegs on New Fairways (Layout Builder)
Create a safari fairway or add a temporary position in Layout Builder
After the new fairway is created, look for Add/Edit Doglegs in the top right
Tap or click on the dot on the fairway and drag to create doglegs
Make all adjustments before publishing
Once you publish the layout, doglegs can no longer be edited in Layout Builder
Note: The Add/Edit Doglegs option is only available while you're editing the layout, before it's published.
How to Edit Doglegs on Existing Fairways (Map Manager)
If you need to edit doglegs on an existing fairway from your Map Manager:
Go to the Map Manager tab of your Course Tools
Select the fairway that needs to be updated
Tap Add/Edit Doglegs
Tap and drag a point on the fairway to match the shape of the hole
Tap Confirm Doglegs
Publish your changes
This ensures the dogleg changes apply to all layouts using that fairway.
Related Resources
Understanding the tools:
🧱 What is Layout Builder? - Overview of Layout Builder features
🗺️ What is Map Manager? - Your course's blueprint
Creating new fairways:
🦓 Adding temporary and safari fairways - How to create layout-specific fairways
Related topics:
↗️ Doglegs and custom distances - Full guide to editing doglegs in Map Manager
📝 How to edit an existing Smart Layout - Making changes to published layouts
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Article Details
Category: Course Ambassador Guide → Mapping & Layouts
Last updated: December 2025
Topics covered: Layout Builder, Map Manager, dogleg editing, safari fairways, temporary positions, fairway editing
Related features: Smart Layouts, Layout Builder, Map Manager, Course Tools