Course Ambassador Guide

Learn how to map courses, update layouts, and use UDisc’s course management features to keep course details accurate.

33 articles

Mapping & Layouts

Placing tees, targets, and fairways, and managing course layouts.

🗺️ What is Map Manager?Map Manager is your course's blueprint — this is where you'll map and update all tees, targets, and fairways on your course.
🗺️ Map your courseUse the Map my course tool to complete the initial setup of your course map, including all permanent tees, targets, and fairways.
🗂️ Customizing your Map SettingsMap Settings is where you configure position names and target identifiers for your course map. Changes apply universally — the same names and identifiers are used across every hole. Access…
📍 Managing tee and target positionsUse Map Manager to add, reposition, reassign, delete, or deactivate individual tee and target positions on your course.
🗺️ Editing fairways in Map ManagerUse Map Manager to update fairway details including doglegs, custom distances, par, and hole notes.
🦓 Adding temporary and safari fairwaysHow can I create a layout that plays from the tee of one hole to the basket of another hole or that uses temporary positions?
🔀 Reorder and rename holesLearn how to reorder and rename holes in Map Manager when your course undergoes major changes like a redesign or when temporary holes become permanent.
🔢 How do I change my course's hole count?If your course has added or removed holes, you can update your course map in Map Manager. Once changes are published, your course's hole count in the UDisc directory will…
📍 Using your GPS location on Map ManagerMap Manager requires location permission granted to your browser specifically — not just to the UDisc app. Covers permission errors, the "Location is too far away from course" warning, and…
⚡️ How do I update basket positions using Quick Targets?What is the best way to update pin positions when you change basket locations?
🪧 Adding tee sign imagesAdd tee sign images to your holes on Map Manager to help players navigate the course.
➕ How do I create a new layout?Layouts can be created in a few clicks and will connect to your Map Manager, automatically staying in sync with any map updates.
📝 How to edit an existing layoutMake changes to your existing Smart Layouts using the Layout Builder in Course Tools. Classic Layouts can't be edited directly — they must be converted to a Smart Layout first.
⚠️ Why does my layout say "Needs Attention"?When a layout displays "Needs Attention" in your Layouts tab, it means the layout is broken and unavailable to players because an essential element (tee, target, or fairway) has been…

Course Management & Admins

Managing ambassadors, editing course details, viewing statistics, and understanding administrative actions.