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Changing the Green

If you are playing a hole with more than one green, you can
change the green.
1
While playing golf, press the button.
2
Select Change Green.
3
Select a green.

Keeping Score

1
While playing golf, press the button.
2
Select Scorecard.
NOTE: If scoring is not enabled, you can select Start Scoring.
3
Select a hole.
4
Select
or
to set the score.

Setting the Scoring Method

You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1
Hold the button.
2
Select Golf Settings > Scoring Method.
3
Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method
Scoring Method, page
3), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
Points
Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0
2 or more over
1
1 over
2
Par
3
1 under
4
2 under
5
3 under

Setting Your Handicap

1
Hold the button.
2
Select Golf Settings > Handicap Scoring.
3
Select a handicap scoring option:
• To enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from
your total score, select Local Handicap.
• To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope
rating to calculate your course handicap, select Index/
Slope.
4
Set your handicap.

Enabling Statistics Tracking

When you enable statistics tracking on the device, you can view
your statistics for the current round
page
3). You can compare rounds and track improvements
using the Garmin Golf app.
1
Hold the button.
2
Select Golf Settings > Stat Tracking.
Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking
(Enabling Statistics Tracking, page
1
From the scorecard, select a hole.
2
Enter the total number of strokes taken, including putts, and
select Next.
3
Set the number of putts taken, and select Next.
Playing Golf
(Setting the

(Viewing Round Information,

3).
NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics
tracking only and does not increase your score.
4
If necessary, select an option:
NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole or using Approach CT10
sensors, fairway information does not appear.
• If your ball hit the fairway, select .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select
5
If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.

History

You can use your paired smartphone to upload scorecards to
the Garmin Golf app. You can use the app to view saved rounds
and player statistics.
Viewing Round Information
During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step
information.
1
Press the button.
2
Select Round Info.
3
Swipe up.

Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot

Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records
your shot distance so you can view it later
History, page
3). Putts are not detected.
1
While playing golf, wear the device on your leading wrist for
better shot detection.
When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot
location appears in the banner
TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
2
Hit your next shot.
The device records the distance of your last shot.

Viewing Garmin AutoShot in Big Numbers Mode

1
While playing golf, wear the device on your leading wrist for
better shot detection.
When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot
location is recorded.
2
Tap the arrow at the top of the screen to view the distance of
your last shot.
3
Hit your next shot.

Adding a Shot Manually

You can manually add a shot if the device doesn't detect it. You
must add the shot from the location of the missed shot.
1
Press the button.
2
Select Last Shot > Add Shot.
3
Select
to start a new shot from your current location.

Viewing Shot History

1
After playing a hole, press the button.
2
Select Last Shot to view information for your last shot.
NOTE: You can view distances for all shots detected during
the current round. If needed, you can manually add a shot
(Adding a Shot Manually, page
or
.
(Viewing Shot
at the top of the screen.
3).
3