Getting Started
Overview of the Pace Tracker app
The Ranger Pace Tracker helps golf course rangers monitor and manage the pace of play across all parties on the course.
What You Can Do
- Track Parties – Add parties as they tee off and track their progress hole-by-hole
- Monitor Pace – See at a glance which parties are on pace, ahead, or behind
- Issue Warnings – Log warnings for slow parties with timestamps
- Add Notes – Keep notes on any party for reference
- View Analytics – Access the dashboard for course-wide statistics
Course Stats
Understanding the summary cards
The Course Stats section shows three key metrics at a glance:
On Course
Total number of active parties currently playing. This excludes finished parties.
On Pace
Number of parties currently maintaining expected pace or running ahead. A healthy course should have most parties on pace.
Alerts
Number of parties running behind pace. Click this card when alerts > 0 to see which parties need attention and how far behind they are.
Add New Party
Adding parties to track
Click Add Party to register a new group as they begin their round.
Party Information
- Party Name – Optional identifier (e.g., "Smith Group", "10:30 Foursome")
- Number of Players – Affects pace expectations (larger groups = more time)
- Cart/Walking – Walking parties have different pace targets
- Cart Count – Number of carts being used
- Tee Time – Scheduled start time for pace calculations
- Starting Hole – Usually 1, but can be 10 for shotgun starts
Parties on Course
The main party tracking list
Each party is shown as a card with real-time pace information. Cards are color-coded by pace status.
Card Header (Collapsed View)
- Party Name & Size – Left side shows who and how many players
- Cart/Walk Icons – Shows transport breakdown
- Note/Warning Buttons – Quick access to add notes or warnings
- Expand Arrow – Click header or arrow to see full details
Three-Column Display
- Hole Control – Left/right arrows to adjust current hole
- Pace Gauge – Visual indicator of pace (green/yellow/red)
- ETA Trend – Sparkline showing pace trend over time
Expanded Details
- Actions – Quick buttons for Next Hole, Warn, Note, Set Hole
- Party Details – Tee time, check-in, player count, transport
- Warnings – History of any warnings issued
- Notes – Any notes added to this party
- Player History – Movement timeline (future feature)
Pace Status Colors
- Green (On Pace) – Within expected time
- Blue (Ahead) – Running faster than expected
- Yellow (Slight) – 5-10 minutes behind
- Orange (Behind) – 10-20 minutes behind
- Red (Severe) – 20+ minutes behind
Party Actions
Managing individual parties
Hole Advancement
Use the ← / → arrows on the hole control to move parties between holes. Or tap the hole number to jump to any specific hole.
Issue Warning
Click the warning button (orange) to log an official pace warning. This records the time and creates a history for the party.
Add Note
Click the note button (blue) to add any observation – playing condition, special circumstances, player requests, etc.
Finish Round
When a party completes their round, click Finish Round to remove them from active tracking. They'll appear in your shift history.
Dashboard & Analytics
Course-wide statistics and charts
Access the Dashboard from the header (chart icon) to see:
- Course Health Score – Overall pace health percentage
- Party Pace Comparison – Visual comparison of all parties
- Pace Trend – How course pace has changed over time
- Party Overview Table – Sortable list of all parties
Settings
Configuring your shift
Access Settings from the header (gear icon) to adjust:
- Course Name – Update the display name
- Number of Holes – 9 or 18 hole course
- Cart Pace Target – Expected round time for cart players
- Walking Pace Target – Expected round time for walkers
- End Shift – Complete the current shift and save data