Advantages of the TeeTimeHelper App

 

Advantages of the TeeTimeHelper App

We are excited to announce that the TeeTimeHelper App is coming soon! Here are some key benefits that our users can look forward to:

• Quick Access to Events: No more digging through emails! Simply tap the app on your home screen, and your upcoming events will automatically load.

• Improved Notifications: Receive real-time updates via push notifications instead of email, ensuring you never miss important information.

• Message History: Easily access previous notifications for quick reference at any time.

What Happens When You Receive a Notification?

• If the app is closed: Tapping the notification will instantly open the app and display your events.

• If the app is open: TeeTimeHelper will display the notification in the message area. Simply tap the message to load the event details.

• If you swipe away a notification: No worries! You can always revisit past messages using the app's navigation tab for quick and easy access.

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to launching the TeeTimeHelper App!

Send Invites to Individuals or Groups Using Your Own Email, SMS, Facebook, or WhatsApp Accounts

 Making Event Invites Easier

We've updated the 'Add Members' invite page to include icons to prefill invitations for Email, SMS, Facebook, and Whatsapp. for a more flexible and  seamless experience.

Here's How It Works:

1. Email Invites: You and your users (who have permission) can still manually enter email addresses, but with the new functionality, clicking the 'Email' icon will automatically open their default email client with the invite prefilled in the body. You just need to enter the email or list and press send.

2. SMS Invites: Clicking the 'SMS' icon triggers their default messaging app with a prefilled text message. Perfect for quick shares with close contacts.

3. Facebook Sharing: The 'Facebook' icon opens a share dialog with a prefilled message about the event. Users can post directly to their timeline or send it via Messenger to friends.

4. WhatsApp Sharing: The 'WhatsApp' icon opens a chat with the invite content prefilled, ready to send to any contact or group.

Why This Change Matters:

This enhancement offers users multiple ways to share event invites, accommodating their preferred communication channels. It not only simplifies the process but also allows your event to be shared across , multiple platforms ultimately leading to better attendance and engagement.

Coming Soon: The TeeTimeHelper App! - Now Accepting Beta Testers for Android and iPhone

The long-awaited TeeTimeHelper App is nearing completion, and we're excited to announce that we are now accepting beta testers for both Android and iPhone.

Beta testing for Android is set to begin in mid-October, followed by iPhone testing in mid-November. As a beta tester, you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to install a pre-release version of the app that hasn't yet been made available through the official app stores.

This app will enable users to receive notifications directly within the app, eliminating the need for email alerts. From the admin side, everything will remain the same—if your users have the app, they'll receive notifications in-app; if they don't, notifications will continue to be sent via email as they are currently.

We’re thrilled to offer this early access to those eager to help shape the final version of TeeTimeHelper, and we look forward to your feedback as we work towards the official launch.

If you're excited about this as we are let us know!

The TeeTimeHelper Team
 

Tee Time Tactics: RSVP Options for Your Golf Event

Choosing your Event Type

Creating a golf event with RSVPs involves planning how you'll manage tee times. The first decision is whether golfers will choose a specific tee time during RSVP, or simply commit to the event and be assigned a tee time later.

Events with Tee Times

If you want golfers to pick their own tee time during RSVP, you'll need a system that displays available slots. TeeTimeHelper calls this type of event 'An Event with Tee Times'.  This approach gives golfers the ability to select a tee time, but requires more organization upfront from the admin to enter the available tee times.

Events without Tee Times

When you first setup and event you may not know the exact tee times or you're just gauging interest before going into more detailed planning.

You can choose to have a single RSVP time for the entire event and then assign tee times later. This simplifies the RSVP process but requires additional communication to assign tee times fairly. Fortunately, TeeTimeHelper allows you to create  'An Event without Tee Times' and makes it easy to assign tee times afterwards and automatically notifies your members of their assigned tee time.

After you create an 'Event without Tee Times' you may wish to add tee times. Simply click the 'Add Tee Times' icon under the options. From there you can easily add your tee times and select the number of golfers for each group.

After confirming your selections and your event is modified with your selected tee times. Note, the members are added to each tee time in the order they RSVP'd. If there is insufficient slots for members the remaining members are added to the waitlist.

If you have any questions about this feature please contact us! 

The TeeTimeHelper Team

I'm a TeeTimeHelper admin without admin privileges

The loss of admin privileges can be explained when you are logged in as another member. If one of your members has responded or forwarded an email to you and you clicked on a button in that email you can inadvertently be logged in as your member.

Log Out and Validate your Email

To fix this issue you can logout of TeeTimeHelper and then you will have the option to Validate your Account. This will send an email to you so you can click the button which will log you in under the correct email.

Please contact us with any questions!

The TeeTimeHelper Team

Give your golf group a deadline to RSVP

 

How to Create a Deadline for your Golf Group

If you're running a golf event you may wish to give your members a deadline to RSVP. Fortunately, TeeTimeHelper gives you this option using the 'Lock Event' feature.

Scheduling your event to be locked is easy- just click the `Lock Event` icon under `Options`. This is only available to admins - your members do not have this feature available.

On the `Lock Event` page you'll need to schedule the `Lock Event Time` to be in the future. Make sure to have 'Notify Members' enabled.

Once you confirm this action an e-mail starting with the subject 'RSVP deadline for...' will be sent to your members.

Please contact us with any questions!

The TeeTimeHelper Team

TeeTimeHelper Splits the Fairway with New Email Standards Compliance

TeeTimeHelper uses mail communication to invite members and notify them for changes and messages. As technology continues to evolve, so do the standards and regulations surrounding email communication. Staying in compliance with these new standards is crucial for TeeTimeHelper to maintain trust, security, and legality in their online interactions. Implementing the latest email standards ensures that messages are delivered reliably, securely, and in a manner that respects user privacy.

One of the key aspects of compliance with new email standards involves adhering to protocols such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance). These protocols help authenticate the origin of emails, prevent spoofing and phishing attacks, and provide guidelines for handling messages that fail authentication checks. By properly configuring these protocols, we enhance the security and integrity of our email infrastructure while also improving deliverability and reducing the risk of being flagged as spam.

We are happy to announce all TeeTimeHelper emails comply with the latest email requirements for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC validation.

The TeeTimeHelper Team