Course Ambassador Guide
Learn how to map courses, update layouts, and use UDisc’s course management features to keep course details accurate.
30 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.
📍Using your GPS location on Map ManagerMap Manager requires location permission granted to your browser specifically — not just to the UDisc app. This article covers how to fix common permission errors and how to map…
➕ How do I create a new layout?Layouts can be created with just a few clicks and will connect to your Map Manager, automatically staying in sync with any map updates.
📍 Managing tee and target positionsUse Map Manager to add, reposition, reassign, delete, or deactivate individual tee and target positions on your course.
🪧 Adding tee sign imagesAdd tee sign images to your holes on Map Manager to help players navigate the course.
🗺️ Editing fairways in Map ManagerUse Map Manager to update fairway details including doglegs, custom distances, par, and hole notes.
🔀 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.
🦓 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?
⚡️ How do I update basket positions using Quick Targets?What is the best way to update pin positions when we change basket locations?
🗂️ 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…
📝 How to edit an existing layoutMake changes to your existing Smart Layouts using the Layout Builder in Course Tools.
⚠️ 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…
🔢 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…
Course Management & Admins
Managing ambassadors, editing course details, viewing statistics, and understanding administrative actions.
📅 Your annual course review checklistEven when nothing major has changed at your course, small things drift over time, hours shift, amenities get removed, photos go stale, or a tee pad moves slightly. Reviewing your…
📊 Understanding your course accuracy ratingPlayers can rate how accurate your course information is after each round on UDisc. This rating lives on your Course Dashboard and is one of the clearest signals that something…
🤝 Managing Course AmbassadorsFrom your Course Dashboard, you can invite new Course Ambassadors to help manage your course or remove yourself from the role. You cannot remove other ambassadors yourself — contact the…
✏️ How do I edit course details?Learn how to edit the details of your course, such as visibility in the directory, accessibility, amenities, contact information, and more.
🚫 Can I stop leagues and events from being created at my course?What to do if leagues or events aren’t allowed at your course.
📊 Important details about the statistics tabHelp to understand all of the different stats available to you on your Course Statistics tab
🔄 What are automatic target changes?Why did I get an email that UDisc automatically updated my target positions for me?
⭐ How many course ratings are needed for my course to display a star rating?Learn about the minimum rating threshold required before your course displays an average star rating on UDisc.
⬇️ What does 'Low play count' mean?What does Low play count on your Map Manager mean? How can you resolve it?
🔄 What does it mean to reset statistics?If an existing element is repositioned or deleted, it's possible that statistics on that hole will be reset. What does that mean?
🌐 What is global average hole score?What is the average score listed on my course's hole score breakdown?
🌟 What is the Course Ambassador Program?Course Ambassadors are the people behind every accurate course map on UDisc — the club members, park officials, and dedicated local players who keep course information current so every player…
📋 Course Ambassador Guidelines & ExpectationsAs a Course Ambassador, you're the vital connection between your course and the disc golf community. Here's what's expected to keep your course accurate and your ambassador status active.
📸 Showcase your course with photosLearn how to add, upload, and organize photos for your course using the Photos tab in Course Tools. High-quality course photos help players know what to expect, navigate the course…
🪧 UDisc course signs: ordering and installationUDisc course signs are free signs for Course Ambassadors that help players discover your course and encourage them to record a round. Each sign includes a course-specific QR code that…
🏆 UDisc Course Awards: What They Are & How to Use ThemCelebrate your recognition as one of the top disc golf courses and make the most of your course award.