Software fix for bouncing e-mails

We were alerted by a couple users that some e-mails with were not being delivered. Our system automatically checks for bouncing e-mails and gives this status in red on the main event page so this was easily detected.

It turns out that the 'From' line on the e-mail is better to contain TeeTimeHelper.com instead of the golf organizers e-mail. Also, we have set the 'Reply-To' field to the organizer, so any responses will go to the proper place.

If you notice any email that didn't go through and should be delivered please let us know.

Randomize your event - create random groups of golfers

After receiving some feedback from a user we have implemented a feature which randomizes golf groups. Only the administrator has access to this feature.

For example, if you have 3 tee times and 10 players you can randomize the golfers so that the first tee time is filled with 4 random players, the second tee time has 4 random players, and the third will have 2.

This only assigns golfers who have RSVP'd "YES" to the golf event. This is a great way to mixup the groups, and the golfers are automatically notified via e-mail of the change.

Please let us know what you think of this feature, and send us more suggestions!

The TeeTimeHelper.com Team

TeeTimeHelper makes viewing your event easier

The goal of TeeTimeHelper.com is to organize your golf group in the most efficient way possible.

We took a hard look at how the "view event" status page is formatted, and came up with some changes that will make it easier to view on mobile devices and reduce some clutter.

The view event status page is by far the most viewed page on the site, so it was well worth the effort to make any changes we could to simplify this page and make it more organized.

Additonally, this page is also viewed quite frequently from a mobile device, so we made this page more vertical so that it is easily scrollable. Thank you for using TeeTimeHelper.com.

If you have any suggestions please contact us. We are always looking for new ideas!

The Jobvertise.com Team

TeeTimeHelper adds "note" feature for tee times

Due to feedback from a TeeTimeHelper user we have added the ability to attach a note for an individual tee time.

This could be useful if one tee time is different from the others, for example, if one tee time is for 9 holes only, or to say it's a provisional tee time.

To add a note to a tee time you must be the administrator. When viewing your event, click on the "edit" button next to the tee time you would like to attach the note. From there, fill out or updated the note and it will be e-mailed to the users in the group. The note is also visible on the event status page, so it will be seen by all the golfers.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The TeeTimeHelper.com Team

How to RSVP with a "maybe"

We received a suggestion a while back that there should be a "maybe" option to RSVP for a tee time. After careful consideration we have decided that the best way to do this is to RSVP "no" and leave a comment as to why your RSVP may change to yes. That leaves the slot open for someone else to sign up, and also demonstrates your intention to the organizer for planning additional tee times.

We feel it would be confusing if we had added a separate status of "maybe". For example, would it hold a place for the tee time, and possibly lock someone else out? That wouldn't really be fair to the other golfers who know they can  play. Technically you could register yes and hold the spot, but remember you are among friends, and that would not reflect well on you if you simply don't show up or continually cancel at the last minute.

We are making a concerted effort to keep TeeTimeHelper simple and easy to use. If you have any suggestions you may comment on this post or send us a private message using our contact form.

Sincerely,

The TeeTimeHelper Team

TeeTimeHelper Supports the Dan Plan

We were curious - can a golf newbie be a professional with 10,000 hours of practice? That is what Dan is testing by quitting his day job and putting in the hours. Do you need natural talent to be good at golf, or can you do it with just instruction and hard work? It is an experiment of nature versus nurture.

Obviously you need to have some skill and coordination, but do you need something special? Unlike other sports like basketball or hockey which requires you to have more physical traits, golf can be played by almost anyone.

So that brings up the question...if you have the time and willpower, how good can you get? And to help answer these questions we have made a financial donation to the Dan Plan.

Keep up the good work Dan, keep hitting it straight!

The TeeTimeHelper.com Team

TeeTimeHelper Reaches Milestone, 300 Golf Events Organized

Golf organizers around the world have benefited by using TeeTimeHelper.com, the premier golf group organizing tool. With over 300 events organized, golf groups are readily adopting the web tool. "This shows a need in the golfing community, and also demonstrates the robustness of the software", said founder Sam Roseman.

If keeping track of your golf group is too much work, give TeeTimeHelper a try. Everything is handled online and tailored to the golf organizer and golf groups. You an organize your weekly game or just use the tool to set up a golf trip with your friends and keep track of the RSVP's.

The TeeTimeHelper.com Team