Help & Documentation

Creating Your Account

Getting started with GolfWise is simple:

1. Visit app.golfwise.co.nz
2. Click "Sign Up" to create your free account
3. Enter your email address and create a password
4. Verify your email address
5. Complete your profile setup

Setting Up Your Profile

Customize your GolfWise experience by completing your profile:

• Profile Photo: Upload a profile picture to personalize your account
• Display Name: Choose how you want to appear to other golfers
• Home Region: Select your primary golfing region in New Zealand
• Bio: Share a bit about yourself and your golfing interests
• Privacy Settings: Choose between public or private profile visibility

Choosing Your Home Region

Your home region helps us personalize your experience by showing you courses near your location first. You can change this at any time in your profile settings.

Browsing and Filtering Courses

Discover golf courses across New Zealand with powerful search and filter options:

• Search: Use the search bar to find courses by name
• Region Filter: Browse courses by any of New Zealand's 16 regions
• Hole Count: Filter by 9-hole or 18-hole courses
• Play Status: View all courses, only played, or only unplayed
• Map View: Switch to map view for geographic exploration

Marking Courses as Played

Track your golf journey by marking courses you've played:

1. Navigate to a course detail page
2. Click the "Mark as Played" button
3. Optionally add the date you played
4. The course will be marked in your played history
5. View all your played courses in your profile

Writing Reviews

Share your experience by writing detailed course reviews:

• Design: Rate the course layout and design (1-5 stars)
• Condition: Assess the maintenance and upkeep (1-5 stars)
• Facilities: Evaluate clubhouse and amenities (1-5 stars)
• Hospitality: Rate the staff and service (1-5 stars)
• Value: Consider the value for money (1-5 stars)
• Written Review: Share detailed thoughts and tips

Reviews help other golfers make informed decisions about which courses to play.

Understanding the Rating System

Each course displays an overall rating calculated from all user reviews across the five criteria. The more reviews a course has, the more reliable the rating becomes.

Finding and Following Friends

Connect with other golfers:

• Search for friends by name or email
• Browse suggested golfers with similar interests
• Follow friends to see their activity in your feed
• View their played courses and reviews

Viewing Friend Activities

Stay connected with your golf network:

• See when friends play new courses
• Read their latest course reviews
• Celebrate when they unlock achievements
• Discover courses popular among your network

Privacy Settings

Control your visibility on GolfWise:

• Public Profile: Anyone can see your profile, played courses, and reviews
• Private Profile: Only approved followers can see your activity
• Change privacy settings anytime in your profile
• Manage who can follow you

How Achievements Work

Unlock badges and achievements as you explore golf courses across New Zealand. Achievements celebrate your progress and encourage you to discover new courses.

Achievement Categories

• Course Achievements: Play milestone numbers of courses (10, 25, 50, 100+)
• Regional Achievements: Play courses in all regions of New Zealand
• Social Achievements: Connect with friends and share reviews
• Review Achievements: Contribute helpful reviews to the community
• Special Badges: Complete unique challenges and special events

Viewing Your Progress

Track your achievement progress in your profile. See which achievements you've unlocked and what's next to earn. Some achievements show your progress percentage.

Premium Benefits

Upgrade to GolfWise Premium for enhanced features:

• Advanced filtering and search options
• Exclusive course insights and statistics
• Priority support
• Ad-free experience
• Early access to new features
• Premium badge on your profile

Subscription Details

Premium membership is available as a monthly or annual subscription. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime from your account settings. Visit the Pricing page for current rates.