Course Ambassador Guide
Learn how to map courses, update layouts, and use UDisc’s course management features to keep course details accurate.
Getting Started
The essentials for setting up a course in UDisc, from initial mapping to publishing layouts.
1️⃣ Step 1: Map your courseUse the Map my course tool to complete the initial setup of your course map, including all permanent tees, targets, and fairways.
2️⃣ Step 2: Set up your layoutsLayouts can be created or updated with just a few clicks, and will connect to the Map Manager and automatically stay in sync with updates.
3️⃣ Step 3: Showcase your course with photosUpload and organize course photos to give players a clear picture of what to expect.
4️⃣ Step 4: Check out your course statsTrack how your course is played and its impact on the community, to help showcase the value of disc golf in your area.
Mapping & Layouts
Placing tees, targets, and fairways, and managing course layouts.
🗺️ What is Map Manager?Map Manager is like your course's blueprint. This is where you’ll map and update all tees, targets, and fairways on your course.
➕Adding new holesIf you've added an additional hole to your course, you can easily add it to your course map using the Map Manager.
➕ Adding new tees or target positionsUsing the Map Manager you can add any new tee or target positions that have been added to your course.
📍Fine-tuning tee and target positionsEnsuring that your tees and targets are in the correct location enhances the player experience and gives you access to more accurate data.
📍Using your GPS location on Map ManagerThe best way to position tees and targets is using your GPS location - if you're running into problems, here are some things to try
🪧 Adding tee sign imagesAdd tee sign images to your holes on Map Manager to help players navigate the course.
📝 Adding hole notesAdd hole notes to Map Manager or Smart Layouts to notify players of any rules or important details.
↗️ Doglegs and custom distancesUsing the Map Manager you can add or edit doglegs or set custom distances if needed.
🔀 Reorder and rename holesIf your course has undergone major changes, reordering and renaming holes can be easily done using the Map Manager.
🧠 Why you should convert your Classic Layouts to Smart LayoutsWhy is it so important for my course to have Smart Layouts available for players?
🦓 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?
🤔 Setting layout behaviorShould I set my layouts to Follow the basket or to Use the selected basket position?
3️⃣ Changing parsHow can I change the par for a specific hole?
⚡️ How do I update basket positions using Quick Targets?What is the best way to update pin positions when we change basket locations?
✏️ Why did a UDisc Admin override the number of holes on my course?Why does the number of holes on the course listing not match the number of holes on my Map Manager?
🔄 What are automatic target changes?Why did I get an email that UDisc automatically updated my target positions for me?
Course Details & Statistics
Adding and updating course details, photos, amenities and viewing course statistics.
🌐 What is global average hole score?What is the average score listed on my course's hole score breakdown?
🔄 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 does 'Low play count' mean?What does Low play count on your Map Manager mean? How can you resolve it?
📊 Important details about the Statistics tabHelp to understand all of the different stats available to you on your Course Statistics tab
🤝 Adding a Course AmbassadorDo you need to invite another member of your club or community as a Course Ambassador to help with the course that you manage? Here's how!
🚪 Remove myself as a Course AmbassadorHow can I remove myself as a Course Ambassador if I'm no longer involved in caring for the course?
🚫 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.
🎯How can I change the target types or target identifiers on my course?If you've installed new baskets on your course, and you need to change the listed target type, this can be done on the Map Manager.