Golf Pad TAGS User manual

Golf Pad TAGS™ user manual
Revision 2017.11.09
About this document
This manual describes the setup, operation and troubleshooting for Golf Pad
TAGS. Operation instructions for the Golf Pad app are available at
support.golfpadgps.com. Please use the website for the most up-to-date
information and to contact Golf Pad support.
About Golf Pad TAGS
Why should I use Golf Pad TAGS™?
Golf Pad users told us shot tracking is awesome, but that it takes too much
effort. We developed Golf Pad TAGS™ to make shot tracking a breeze.
This is the easiest and most reliable way to track your game in full detail,
without getting distracted.
Golf Pad TAGS, for Android users, make it easy to know the distance of
every shot instantly. Just tap your club to your phone before you make your
shot. You'll automatically track score, club distances, accuracy, putting
stats and more.
How does it work?
Each tag has a small unique radio token in it. When you tap the tag to the phone,
the Golf Pad app reads the token and records the GPS position of the shot and

the club used. That's all it needs to compute shot distances and generate
amazing game statistics, in real time.
Is my phone compatible?
The quickest way to check your phone's compatibility is to open up the Golf Pad
TAGS tab in the settings menu and see if any warnings are displayed.
Golf Pad TAGS use technology called Near Field Communication (NFC). Most
Android phones have it nowadays. You can check the full list of NFC-enabled
phones here. Your phone also needs to run Android 4.0 or higher. If you aren't
sure whether your phone is compatible, please send a quick email to
[email protected] and we will confirm it for you.
Golf Pad TAGS are not directly compatible with iPhone, however Golf Pad LINK
works with both iPhone and Android and provides excellent accuracy and battery
life.
I have a case on my phone. Can I still scan Golf Pad TAGS?
This depends on case material. Most plastic or leather cases work fine, however
metal cases can block or interfere with NFC radio. The good news is we provide
money-back guarantee. If Golf Pad TAGS don't work with your case, you can
return them for full refund.
Do I need to constantly fiddle with my phone while using Golf
Pad TAGS?
No! You can be as hands-on or hands-off as you want to be. Some golfers just
leave the phone in their pocket through the entire round. Others are eager to

know the distance of their drive the moment they get to the ball. Which kind are
you?
Will I need to change batteries inside the TAGS?
No, there are no batteries to be changed or recharged.
What do I do with the code that came with Golf Pad TAGS if I
already have a premium subscription?
Included in the Golf Pad TAGS packaging, is a code that is good for a
complimentary year of the Premium version of the app.
If you already have a subscription, you have a couple of different options for how
to use the code:
1. You can share it with a friend, family member or golfing buddy, the codes are
fully transferrable.
2. To use the free year of service yourself, cancel your subscription before it
renews. Once the renewal date has passed, the app will revert to the free
version. Then, enter your code to use your complimentary year. How to enter my
license code.
TIP:  take a photo and store the code in your phone or other device so you have
it if you lose the printed copy. The code doesn't expire.

How much do Golf Pad TAGS™ weigh? Will they impact my club
weight or balance?
Golf Pad TAGS™ weigh 1.9 grams per tag. Due to this being such a small
amount of weight and the low-profile design of the TAGS, there is virtually no
impact on club weight or balance.
Getting started with Golf Pad TAGS
Setting up Golf Pad TAGS
ATTACH TAGS TO YOUR CLUBS
Attach one tag to each club in your bag, including your putter. Use a twisting motion to gently insert
the post into the club grip. Be sure not to over-tighten.

START GOLF PAD AND SCAN A TAG
Touch the tag to the back of your phone. Golf Pad will prompt you to select the club the first time a
new tag is scanned. Repeat this step until all your tags have been assigned to a club.
OPTIONAL: Our Custom Clubs feature lets you compare performance and add detailed descriptions
of each club. To learn more, click here. You can add these details at any time.

YOU'RE READY TO PLAY!
Just start a round in the app and scan a tag every time you hit the ball. See the detailed instructions
below.
OPTIONAL SMARTWATCH SETUP
Golf Pad GPS users love using their smartwatch for even more convenience. When you're ready, we
have several tutorial articles on smartwatch set up at support.golfpadgps.com.

Why does the screen stay on when Golf TAGS are enabled?
Most Android phones power down NFC radio automatically when the screen is
turned off. Golf Pad uses a patent-pending SmartLock mode to keep both screen
and NFC active, while blocking on-screen controls to avoid accidental inputs.
You can also see the distance to the target and change current hole right in
SmartLock mode, without unlocking the phone. Please see this page for more
information about using SmartLock during the round.
What about battery life?
Golf Pad automatically turns down screen brightness while in Smart Lock mode.
As a result, it only takes 10-20% more battery compared to playing a round
without Golf Tags. Most people can complete a full 18-hole round with battery to
spare.
How to re-assign a TAG to a different club?
Just open Golf Pad settings / Golf TAGS and scan the TAG you need to
re-assign. You will be prompted to select the new club for this TAG.

Can the TAGS fall out of the grips during the course of play?
Golf TAGS are designed to stay securely in when used with standard sized
grips. Please do not overtighten the TAGS when you screw them in.
If you have oversize grips or other grips with holes that are bigger than
normal, please thread some electrical tape when you screw the TAGS in.
Using Golf Pad TAGS
Step-by-step instructions for using TAGS during a round
First, be sure to follow the setup instructions the Getting Started section above.
1. Open Golf Pad app on your phone, start a new round and select a course.

2. Press the power button before you put the phone in your pocket or in your bag. It will switch to black
'SmartLock' screen mode and reduce brightness to the lowest level. In this mode you can still scan the
tags, but accidental inputs are blocked and screen does not use much power. This is what it looks like:

Can't see the SmartLock screen? Please make sure Golf Tags are enabled in Golf Pad settings / Golf
Tags.
3. Before making each shot, tap the club you are using to the back of the phone in your bag or pocket.

You will feel a vibration and and an audible confirmation. Golf Pad app just recorded the position of the
shot and the club you used. Repeat for each shot or putt you make. For example, if you play a par-4 hole,
you will scan you driver on the tee box, the iron when you are in the fairway, and the putter every time you
hit a putt on the green.
Golf Pad will even auto-advance to the next hole, so you can keep the phone away throughout the round.
4. To resume the app, swipe up from the bottom-middle of the screen.

NOTE, if your phone has a fingerprint reader, you can touch the reader instead of swiping.
Once unlocked, you can view the shots you just recorded on the map, including the distance for each
shot. Just use the map icon in the upper right corner. If you need to edit shots, add a missing shot or a
penalty, change clubs or shot positions, you can do that too. Just tap the score box in the lower left
corner: