




                 The Golfer's Database and Handicapping System
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                                     v4.4a


                             Copyright  1995, 1996
                              All Rights Reserved



     
             Requires IBM compatible computer and DOS v3.1 or higher




                       "Written for Golfers by a Golfer"



                       Used world wide by serious Golfers










                               RiverBend SoftWare
                                  P.O. Box 81
                        Robinsonville, MS 38664-0081 USA
                                  601.781.5599
     ****  GolfCap  *************************************  Notice  ****


      Files contained in the archive GOLFCAP.ZIP or on the diskette
      sent to registered users:

      GOLFCAP.ORD   ---   Order form used to register software
      READ_ME.1ST   ---   IMPORTANT NOTE FOR **ALL** USERS
      GOLFCAP.COM   ---   Main executable file
      GOLFCAP.HLP   ---   GolfCap's OnLine Help file.
      GOLFCAP.BMP   ---   BMP file for use with Windows (Golf scene)
   *  FILE_ID.DIZ   ---   GolfCap description file for BBS use.
      GOLFCAP.DOC   ---   Text file with brief instructions
      GOLFCAP.ICO   ---   Icon file for use with Windows.
   *  VENDOR.TXT    ---   Distributing GolfCap as shareware
      HANDICAP.TXT  ---   Information about Golf Handicaps
      CATALOG.TXT   ---   Additional golf related software available

      * These files in shareware archives only.

      The Instruction Manual is now inside the GOLFCAP.HLP file and
      is available while using it by pressing the <F1> Key when any
      "PullDown" box option is highlighted.

      GOLFCAP.HLP is a straight ASCII text file and may be printed
      on any printer by typing PRINT GOLFCAP.HLP however DO NOT ALTER
      this file as GolfCap checks it for validity each time it's
      started and if ANY alteration is found, GolfCap may refuse to
      run.

      Registering GolfCap:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      1.. GolfCap may be registered with RiverBend SoftWare
      using checks and money orders.

      2.. If paying by check or money order from outside the U.S.,
      all funds must be payable in U.S. funds.

      3.. All orders are shipped the same day the order is received.

      4.. GolfCap may also be ordered through the Public software
          Library in Houston, Texas using major CREDIT CARDS.  Use
          these telephone numbers when dealing with the PsL:

          800-242-4775  ORDERS ONLY        Request PsL Item #14316
          713-524-6398  FAX ORDERS ONLY
          713-524-6394  Foreign orders and information
          CIS Email to 71355,470 CompuServe

          The PsL accepts CREDIT CARD orders only.

          Ordering GolfCap through the PsL is the fastest way to get
          your registered copy of GolfCap.  The PsL will notify us as
          soon as the order is approved and shipment will be made the
          same day you place the order with the PsL.
      ****  GolfCap  *******************************  Quick Start  ****



      QUICK START
      ~~~~~~~~~~~

      1.. Copy GOLFCAP.COM and GOLFCAP.HLP to a separate directory
      on your hard drive.  The directory can be named C:\GOLFCAP
      as an example, however you may name it anything you like.

      *** NOTE ***

      You MUST have BOTH files (GOLFCAP.COM and GOLFCAP.HLP) in
      the SAME directory.

      The GOLFCAP.HLP file replaces the Instruction Manual for
      GolfCap and is available while running GolfCap by pressing
      the <F1> Key when any "PullDown" box item is hi-lighted.
      To get instant help with any menu option just hi-light that
      option and press <F1>.

      2.. Change to this directory and type GOLFCAP and press <Enter>

      3.. The TopMenu bar will show the following options:

      "MISC   ADD   REVIEW   EDIT  UTILS   HANDICAP PRINT  QUIT"
       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      At the Main Menu screen, press your <Alt> Key if you don't
      have a Mouse or select the left most item on the TopMenu bar
      called "MISC" with your Mouse and tap the LEFT Mouse button.

      4.. If you've never used GolfCap before you will need to create
      a Golfer Record and 1 Course Record before you can add a Game
      Record.  These items can be found by selecting the "ADD" option
      at the TopMenu bar.

      5.. The shareware version does not allow the user to access all
      the options that are available in the registered version.
















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      WHAT GolfCap DOES
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      GolfCap is a database program that allows a Golfer to keep up
      with the progress of his/her game in several different ways.  It
      keeps detailed accounts of each game and allows the user to pull
      up any Game Record for an extensive review of that particular game.

      The Summary of all games provides the Golfer with the totals of
      many different facets of the game.  If you want to know how many
      strokes you have made since you started keeping records, it's in
      the Summary.  Other interesting items are also provided such as
      the average strokes per hole for all the holes you've recorded,
      the totals of all the Pars, Birdies, Bogeys, etc. for an entire
      golfing season.  This summary might well be the most interesting
      and informative source of game progress you will ever be able to
      find.  Need to know how much you've spent on Green Fees and/or
      Cart Rental Fees?  It's right there in the "Summary".

      You can pull up for review, the score card for any game you've
      recorded and check to see just what the score was on any hole you
      wish.  Need to know WHO you played what COURSE with on a given
      DATE and what your SCORE was?  No problem!  If you entered names
      of your playing partner(s) when you recorded the game, all that
      information is right at your fingertips.

      In the registered version, GolfCap will automatically update a
      Golfer's Handicap Index each time a new Game is added to the
      database PROVIDED the Golfer has a total of 5 or more 18-hole
      games recorded in the database.  This eliminates the need to
      manually update the Handicap Index for each Golfer.


      9-hole games are not used by GolfCap for handicapping purposes,
      however the stats for 9-hole games are included in the Summary
      report.















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      REQUIREMENTS
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~
      GolfCap requires a computer rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
      Most clones on today's market will meet this requirement. GolfCap
      requires a computer to have at least 512k of conventional memory.
      Most computers available on the current market will have 640k as a
      minimum with many offering 1 MegaByte or more.  If you do encounter
      memory problems running GolfCap, disable any TSR (Terminate-Stay-
      Resident) programs such as pop-up clocks, note pads, menus, etc.
      A minimum of 350k of free memory is an ideal operating environment
      for GolfCap.  GolfCap requires about 300K of free memory to load.

      Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain the following statements:

      FILES=30 (or more)
      DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS (or directory where ANSI.SYS is located)

      GolfCap has been tested on many different type and brands of
      computers.  These machines varied from 8086 XT machines up to
      80486 machines running at 90 Mhz and the Pentium machines.  All
      of the test machines were rated as being 100% IBM compatible.

      OTHER
      ~~~~~
      The shareware version of GolfCap is for evaluation purposes!
      It does not make available all of the options that can be used
      by those who register and obtain the registered "Key" which
      will unlock all the registered features of GolfCap.  Once this
      registered Key file is purchased, it will continue to work
      will ALL FUTURE VERSIONS of GolfCap.  You will never have to
      pay any "upgrade" fee.  Once registered, always registered!




















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      SUPPORT
      ~~~~~~~

      Voice telephone support is available to REGISTERED USERS ONLY!
      The number for voice telephone support will be furnished to
      those who register when the registration process is completed.
         
      ==================================================================
      The following are trademarks/copyrights of their respective
      companies and organizations:

      IBM, MS-DOS, United States Golf Association, OS/2, Professional
      Golfers Association, Royal Canadian Golf Association, Windows'95
      ==================================================================

      Once you register GolfCap, you will never have to pay any upgrade
      fee to get the next version!  ONCE REGISTERED, ALWAYS REGISTERED!

      Once you register and receive your "Key" file, NEVER delete this
      file from the directory in which you're running GolfCap.  If the
      "Key" file is missing, GolfCap reverts to the "demo" version.
    
      For additional information regarding the Handicap Index, Course
      Handicap, and Differentials, see HANDICAP.TXT that is included
      in the GolfCap archive.

      NOTE:  Shipping Charges...  The amount charged for Shipping and
             Handling include the shipping of major upgrades in the
             future.

             Major upgrades will show a number/letter change in the
             version as in 1.0c to 2.0a
                           ~       ~
             Minor updates will show a number/letter change in the
             version as in 1.0a to 1.0b  or  1.0c to 1.1a
                             ~~      ~~        ~~      ~~
















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      *** NOTE ***

      In the event we have a new version about to be released, you
      will be sent the currently available version and then sent the
      new updated version the day it is released.  Many times, if we
      are through with the testing procedures for a new release but
      we haven't finished with the text files, you will receive a
      copy of the new release even though it hasn't been officially
      released to the public.

      *** Key File ***

      When GolfCap is registered, the user gets a "Key" file.  This
      file, when found by GolfCap, will enable ALL options only the
      registered users are entitled to.

      The Key file is each registered user's personal Key for his/her
      copy of GolfCap.  It is illegal to give, sell, lend, or in any
      way transfer, this file to anyone else.

      When a user registers GolfCap and receives the Key file, a copy
      should be made for "backup" purposes.

      The Key file will work with ALL future versions of GolfCap.  Once
      registered, always registered!  Keep a copy of the Key file in
      the same directory that GOLFCAP.COM resides in and NEVER remove
      or delete it.

      There is a $15.00 charge to replace lost Key files.  Name changes
      to Key files require the full purchase price of a new copy of
      GolfCap.





















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      Printer Requirements:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      GolfCap can be used with or without a printer.  When selecting to
      print Summary Report, Individual Game Reports and the GolfCap Order
      form, any printer (Dot Matrix or Laser or InkJet) may be used.

      The ONLY time a LASER or InkJet printer is required is when the
      user wishes to print blank score cards for a course in the database.

      GolfCap allows the user to select any of three Parallel Ports to
      be used when printing.  These port numbers are 1, 2, and 3  The
      port number you wish to use can be selected at the PullDown Menu
      under UTILS at the Main Menu.  Once selected, the port number is
      remembered by GolfCap and will be used when a printing operation
      is selected.  The port selected will remain as the default until
      changed again by the user.


      Windows:
      ~~~~~~~
      GolfCap will run both inside and outside of Windows v3.1 or higher
      including Windows'95.


      Stableford Scoring Method:
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      The Stableford Scoring Method is based on points awarded in relation
      to a fixed score (PAR) at each hole as follows:

      Score                                 Points
      --------------------------------------------
      Two or more over Par ---------------    0
      One over Par -----------------------    1
      Par --------------------------------    2
      One under Par ----------------------    3
      Two under Par ----------------------    4
      Three under Par --------------------    5
      Four under Par ---------------------    6

      GolfCap automatically calculates the Stableford points for each new
      Game Record when it is saved to the database.











