Golf error management support device and golf error management support program

Abstract

To provide a golf error management support device and program that enable a golf player, especially a beginner, to continuously maintain motivation to achieve a target total score even when an unexpected play occurs that greatly exceeds a prescribed number of strokes. [Solution] For each hole on the course, finishing a hole with a score two strokes more than the required number of strokes is set as a first expected play, and finishing a hole with a score one stroke more is set as a second expected play.A target total score value and the difference in the number of strokes between the required number of strokes for each hole and the actual play are input from a mobile terminal 10.From the input difference in strokes and target total score value, a combination of the maximum number of first expected plays and the number of second expected plays possible for the remaining holes is calculated, with the target total score as an upper limit.A predicted total score value is also calculated based on the combination of these numbers, and displayed on the mobile terminal 10.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf error management support device and a golf error management support program suitable for helping golf players, particularly beginners, to achieve their own target score (target value of total score). [Background technology]

[0002] Golf is a sport in which scores are greatly affected not only by the weather, but also by how well you are doing that day and any form issues you may not even be aware of, and it is also a sport in which it is difficult to maintain high motivation throughout the course in order to achieve your target score. Beginners who have little experience on the course and have low skills find it particularly difficult to maintain motivation to play and achieve their target score compared to intermediate and advanced players.

[0003] Known golf applications for mobile devices include those that measure and display the shape and distance of a golf course, the positional relationship of a golf player, and those that simply add up golf scores and display the results. Intermediate to advanced golf players can use these applications to calmly aim to play each hole at par (the prescribed number of strokes).

[0004] On the other hand, when a beginner golf player sets a target score and plays, it is not realistic to play each hole at par. Also, if a beginner loses a lot of points during the course (for example, triple bogey or more), it is often difficult for them to maintain motivation to play further.

[0005] The golf play support system of Patent Document 1 receives information on golf play such as player information, team information, score information, and hole information from a database of a management computer on the mobile terminal of the golf player, thereby displaying and checking ranking and score in real time during play. The golf play support device of Patent Document 2 displays a green diagram, the straight-line distance from the golf player's current position to the pin on the green, and the player's reference line to the pin on the screen of the golf player's mobile terminal, and displays support information from the player's perspective according to the player's current position, allowing the player to improve their score. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-220166 A [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6470823 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, while the golf play support systems described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 contribute to improving one's play and score for intermediate and advanced players, such as by enabling quick decisions on course strategies, beginners find it difficult to use them and are more likely to lose motivation when they see their own ranking and the displayed course distance.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a golf error management support device and a golf error management support program that enable a golf player, particularly a beginner, to continue to maintain motivation to achieve a target total score even if an unexpected play occurs midway through the course that greatly exceeds the specified number of strokes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, a golf error management support device according to the present invention comprises: A golf error management support device having a portable computer, a means for setting, for each hole of a golf course, a case where a player finishes a hole with a score that is two strokes more than the prescribed number of strokes, as a first expected play; a means for setting, for each hole, a score that is one stroke more than a prescribed number of strokes for a prescribed number of strokes for each hole of the golf course as a second expected play; a means for inputting a total score target; a means for inputting the difference between the number of strokes required and the number of strokes actually played for each hole after the completion of each hole; a means for calculating a combination of the maximum number of first expected plays and the number of second expected plays possible in the remaining holes, based on the difference between the number of strokes in the actual play and the input target value of the total score, with the target value of the total score as an upper limit; a means for displaying a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays for each hole; a means for calculating a predicted total score for each hole based on a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays; A means for displaying the calculated predicted total score for each hole; The first feature is that it has the following.

[0010] The golf error management support device according to the present invention comprises: A second feature of the present invention is that it has a means for displaying, after the completion of each hole, the effective number of remaining strokes up to the target total score against the total number of strokes allowed for the golf course.

[0011] The golf error management support device according to the present invention comprises: A third feature is that the device has a means for switching between an input and display screen when starting a round on the outside course and finishing on the inside course, an input and display screen when starting a round on the inside course and finishing on the outside course, and an input and display screen when playing a half round.

[0012] The golf error management support device according to the present invention comprises: A fourth feature is that the system has a means for alerting the player when the predicted total score exceeds the target total score.

[0013] The golf error management support program according to the present invention is A portable computer, a means for setting, for each hole of the golf course, a case where the player finishes the hole with a score that is two strokes more than the prescribed number of strokes, as a first expected play; a means for setting, for each hole, a case where a player finishes a hole with a score one stroke more than a prescribed number of strokes for each hole of the golf course as a second expected play; a means for inputting a total score target; A means for inputting the difference between the number of strokes actually played and the number of strokes required for each hole after the completion of each hole; a means for calculating a combination of a maximum number of first expected plays and a number of second expected plays possible in the remaining holes, based on a difference in the number of strokes between a prescribed number of strokes and an input target value of a total score, with the target value of the total score as an upper limit; a means for displaying a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays for each hole; a means for calculating a predicted total score for each hole based on a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays; A means for displaying the calculated predicted total score for each hole; The first feature is to function as a

[0014] The golf error management support program according to the present invention is a means for displaying, after the completion of each hole, the effective number of strokes remaining until the target total score is reached, relative to the total number of strokes allowed for the golf course; The second feature is that it further functions as a

[0015] The golf error management support program according to the present invention is A third feature is that the device has a means for switching between an input and display screen when starting a round on the outside course and finishing on the inside course, an input and display screen when starting a round on the inside course and finishing on the outside course, and an input and display screen when playing a half round.

[0016] The golf error management support program according to the present invention is a means for alerting a player when the predicted total score exceeds a target total score; The fourth feature is to further function as a Effect of the Invention

[0017] By using the golf error management support device of the present invention, even if a golf player, especially a beginner, has an unexpected situation such as a big hit on a hole in the middle, he or she can continue playing while visually checking on the mobile terminal carried by the player the number of combinations of expected plays that can exceed the specified number of strokes within the range of the target total score on the remaining holes, and this makes it possible to maintain high motivation for future plays toward the achievement of the target total score.In addition, by the player managing the expected plays himself or herself, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unexpected plays as much as possible.

[0018] Furthermore, if a large discrepancy occurs between the target total score and the predicted total score midway through the course, the target total score can be reset to regain motivation toward a new goal, thereby increasing the likelihood that the player will achieve the target total score. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] This is a display screen on a support device (mobile terminal) carried by a player playing on a golf course after the 18th hole has been completed. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a support device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a network configuration diagram of the support device. [Figure 4] This is the display screen of the support device carried by the player at the end of the 14th hole. [Diagram 5] 13 shows a display screen on a support device carried by a player after the target total score has been reset. [Figure 6] This is a display screen on the support device carried by the player after the 18th hole has been completed and the target total score has been reset. [Figure 7] 13 shows a display screen on a support device carried by a second player after switching when starting from the inside course. [Figure 8] This is a display screen on a support device carried by a third player, showing the screen when playing a half round. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 to 6 show one embodiment of the present invention, and in these figures, the reference character S indicates a golf error management support device.

[0021] The golf error management support device S (hereinafter referred to as "support device S") is a device that supports a golf player (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "player") to manage the number of plays and the number of plays to achieve an expected score that exceeds the specified number of strokes for each hole in order to achieve a total score target value that the player has set for himself, and is used by installing a golf error management support program in a mobile terminal (computer) 10 carried by the player. Figure 1 shows a display screen G1 of the mobile terminal 10, and an example of the installed support program is displayed on the display screen G1.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, a main input display section a, an outside course input display section b, and an inside course input display section c are arranged on a display screen G1 of the mobile terminal 10 in this order from the top, by the operation of the assistance program.

[0023] The main input display section a has the items [Date], [Start Time], and [Golf Course] listed on the top row, and the items [OUT-IN / IN-OUT], [PAR], [AIM], [Avail], [Result], and [Total] listed on the bottom row.

[0024] The player inputs [Date], [Start time], and [Golf course]. [OUT-IN / IN-OUT] doubles as a switching operation button 21, and by clicking it, it is possible to switch between the [OUT-IN] display (Fig. 1) and the [IN-OUT] display (Fig. 7). When the [OUT-IN] display (Fig. 1) is selected, the outside course input display section b is located on the top row, and the inside course input display section c is located on the bottom row, while when the [IN-OUT] display (Fig. 7) is selected, the inside course input display section c is located on the top row, and the outside course input display section b is located on the bottom row. This corresponds to the cases when starting on the outside course and when starting on the inside course, respectively.

[0025] When the [OUT-IN] display (Figure 1) is selected, the player must enter the total number of strokes required for the out course (holes 1-9) on the left side of the lower section of the item, and the total number of strokes required for the in course (holes 10-18) on the right side.When the [IN-OUT] display (Figure 7) is selected, the player must enter the total number of strokes required for the in course (holes 10-18) on the left side of the lower section of the item, and the total number of strokes required for the out course (holes 1-9) on the right side.

[0026] [PAR] is calculated by automatically calculating the total number of strokes required for the round (outside and inside courses) from the total number of strokes required for the outside courses and the total number of strokes required for the inside courses entered by the player.

[0027] [AIM] allows the player to input a target total score (for example, 99). The total score refers to the total score (strokes) of each hole after the player has completed a round of holes 1 to 18.

[0028] [Available] is calculated based on the total number of strokes required for the round ([PAR]) and the target total score ([AIM]), and displays the remaining number of strokes (for example, +27) that you can get beyond the total number of strokes required to reach your target total score.

[0029] [Result] shows the total number of strokes over the qualifying number after the round is completed (for example, +27), and [Total] shows the actual total score after the round is completed (for example, 99).

[0030] The outside course input display section b has the items [Hole], [Par], [Over], [Putt], [Remain], [D-Bog.], [Bogey], and [Expect] for the 1st to 9th holes (1H~9H) on the outside course, and at the bottom there is an item [sub] showing the aggregated results for the 1st to 9th holes.

[0031] [Par] is the number of strokes required for each hole (1H~9H), [over] is the actual number of strokes over par for each hole (1H~9H), and [putt] is the number of putts (the number of strokes from hitting the green to putting it in the hole) for each hole (1H~9H), and each is entered by the player. If the actual number of strokes is par, enter 0. If the actual number of strokes is more than par, enter the number of strokes over (plus), and if it is less than par, enter the number of strokes under (minus).

[0032] [remain] is based on the data in both the [Available] and [Over] columns and shows the number of strokes remaining at the end of that hole that can be exceeded in total to reach the target score on the remaining holes (including the inside course).

[0033] [D-Bog.] calculates and displays the maximum number of possible first expected plays (double bogeys) for the remaining holes at the end of that hole (the number of strokes required + 2 strokes), assuming that the target total score is achieved, i.e., the maximum number of double bogeys permitted for the remaining holes.

[0034] [Bogey] calculates and displays the maximum number of possible first within play (double bogey) scores (standard + 2 strokes) combined with the number of possible second within play (bogey) scores (standard + 1 stroke) at the end of the hole, assuming the target total score is achieved.

[0035] [Expect] displays a predicted final total score based on the maximum number of first expected plays (double bogeys) calculated as the [D-Bog.] item and the number of second expected plays calculated as the [Bogey] item.

[0036] The bottom row, [sub], displays the tally results for the outside course (1H~9H), including the [Par] tally (e.g. 36), [Over] tally (e.g. +14), [Putt] tally (e.g. 18), and score (e.g. 50).

[0037] The inside course data input display section c has the items [Hole], [Par], [Over], [Putt], [Remain], [D-Bog.], [Bogey], and [Expect] for the inside course holes 10 to 18 (10H to 18H), and at the bottom is the item [sub] that shows the aggregated results for holes 10 to 18.

[0038] The meanings of each item in the inside data input display section c, namely [Par], [over], [putt], [remain], [D-Bog.], [Bogey], and [expect], are the same as those of each item in the outside data input display section b, and therefore explanations of each item will be omitted.

[0039] 2 shows the configuration of the golf error management support device S (mobile terminal 10). The support device S includes a communication unit 11, an input operation unit 12, a switching operation unit 13, a setting unit 14, a storage unit 15, a calculation output unit 16, a display unit 17, a memory unit 18, and a control unit 19.

[0040] The communication unit 11 communicates with an external server 200 via a network 100, as shown in Fig. 3. The input operation unit 12 installs the golf error management support program from the server 200 into the mobile terminal 10 through an input operation. Golf course information can be input by the player himself or herself, or data can be imported from the server 200. Also, the target value for the total score can be reset (re-input) in the middle of the course.

[0041] The switching operation unit 13 switches between an [OUT-IN] display (FIG. 1) and an [IN-OUT] display (FIG. 7) by clicking a switching operation of the switching operation button 21. In addition, when playing a half round, the display can be switched to an [OUT] display (FIG. 8) and an [IN] display (not shown).

[0042] The setting unit 14 sets the specifications of the golf error management support program installed in the mobile terminal 10 through input operations from the input operation unit 12. For example, in the [expect] item, the color display when the predicted total score is equal to or less than the target total score and the color display when the predicted total score exceeds the target total score can be changed and set.

[0043] The storage unit 15 has a program storage unit and a data storage unit. The program storage unit stores a golf error management support program, and the data storage unit stores course information, player information, and actual data of the player (target total score, over-strokes for each hole, number of putts, actual final total score, etc.).

[0044] The calculation output unit 16 calculates and outputs data for each of the items [PAR], [Avail], [Result], and [Total] in the main data input display unit a, data for each of the items [remain], [D-Bog.], [Bogey], and [expect] in the outside data input display unit b, and data for each of the items [remain], [D-Bog.], [Bogey], and [expect] in the inside data input display unit c.

[0045] For example, referring to FIG. 1, [D-Bog.][Bogey] is calculated as follows: at the end of the first hole (1H), the remaining number of strokes that can be over the limit in the remaining holes (2H-18H) until the player reaches the target total score of 99, is 25 strokes over the limit. If the maximum number of double bogeys as the first expected play is X, and the number of bogeys as the second expected play is Y, then 2X+Y=<25, and X+Y=17, so the maximum value of X is 8, and Y=9. In other words, the maximum number of double bogeys ([D-Bog.]) that can be made in the remaining holes (2H-18H) until the player reaches the target total score of 99 is 8, and the number of bogeys ([Bogey]) combined with the maximum number of double bogeys is 9. The expected total score ([expect]) is calculated as 72+2+2×8+1×9=99.

[0046] The display unit 17 displays corresponding data on the display screen of the mobile terminal 10 in each item of the main data input display section a, each item of the outside data input display section b, and each item of the inside data input display section c.

[0047] The storage unit 18 temporarily stores the programs and data installed in the mobile terminal 10, and the control unit 19 controls each function of the communication unit 11 to the storage unit 18.

[0048] Next, a method of using the golf error management support device S having the above configuration will be described below, taking a beginner as an example.

[0049] First, a beginner golf player installs the golf error management support program into his / her mobile terminal 10 from the server 200 via the network 100 by performing an input operation on the input operation unit 12 .

[0050] Next, the player inputs the prescribed number of strokes for each hole on the outside course (1H to 9H) and the inside course (10H to 18H) by inputting data from the input operation unit 12 on the display screen G1 of the mobile terminal 10 (see FIG. 1). The prescribed number of strokes for each hole may be automatically input by introducing course information registered in the server 200.

[0051] Next, the player inputs the target total score (item name [AIM]). For example, enter "99". The target total score can be reset at any time during the course, for example if the target total score and the predicted total score deviate significantly from each other.

[0052] When the target total score is entered, the remaining number of strokes that can be exceeded before reaching the target total score (item name [Avail]) is calculated and displayed. For example, if the target total score is entered as "99", the remaining number of strokes that can be exceeded is displayed as "+27".

[0053] When the player starts playing and finishes each hole, they enter the number of over strokes (item name [over]) and the number of putts (item name [putt]) for each hole. The remaining number of over strokes that can be made on the remaining holes before reaching the target total score (item name [remain]), the maximum number of double bogeys possible while still achieving the target total score at that time (item name [D-Bog.]), and the number of bogeys combined with the maximum number of double bogeys at that time (item name [Bogey]) are then calculated and displayed.

[0054] For example, if the player finishes the first hole (1H) in 6 strokes on a par 4, the player inputs the number of overscore strokes as "2", the number of remaining overscore strokes for the remaining holes (2H~18H) is displayed as "25", the maximum number of double bogeys possible while still achieving the target total score at that point is displayed as "8", and the corresponding number of bogeys is displayed as "9". If the player finishes with a par, the number of overscore strokes is input as "0", and if the player finishes with a birdie, the number of overscore strokes is input as "-1".

[0055] When the maximum number of double bogeys and the number of bogeys are displayed, the predicted total score (item name [expect]) at that point in time is displayed based on the combination of both. If the predicted total score is below the target total score, the background color is displayed in blue (indicating that it is below the target). If the predicted total score exceeds the target total score, the background color is displayed in yellow (indicating that it exceeds the target).

[0056] The minimum number of double bogeys above is 0, in which case the number of bogeys above will match the number of remaining holes. In this case, the predicted total score is based on finishing each subsequent hole with a bogey.

[0057] In the example of Figure 1, the player sets the target total score to “99”. On the outer course of the first half, although he has four double bogeys (+2 strokes) and one unexpected triple bogey (+3 strokes), he finishes the first half with a score of 50 and sets the predicted total score to the same target total score of “99”. When he enters the inner course of the second half, at the end of the 12th hole (12H), he has used up the possible number of double bogeys (0) toward the target total score (99). At the end of the 14th hole (14H), a double bogey causes the predicted total score (100) to exceed the target score (99). However, from the 15th hole onwards, he makes up for it with scores of bogeys (+1 stroke) or less and ultimately achieves the target total score (99).

[0058] Figures 4 to 6 show an example in which a player first sets the target total score to "99" (Figure 4), and then resets the target total score to "110" and continues playing (Figures 5 and 6).

[0059] As shown in display screen G2 of Figure 4, the player finished with a predicted total score of 50 on the outer course in the first half, which was the same as the target total score (99). However, on the 13th and 14th holes (13H and 14H) on the inner course in the second half, the player took big hits of +5 and +4 strokes respectively, and at the end of the 14th hole, the predicted total score was 107, making it difficult to achieve the target value. Therefore, as shown in display screen G3 of Figure 5, the player re-entered the target total score to "110." It was found that the player could achieve the reset target score (110) by playing the remaining holes from the 15th hole onwards (15H to 18H) with three double bogeys (+2 strokes) and one bogey (+1 stroke).

[0060] Therefore, at the end of the 14th hole, the player checks the information displayed on the display screen G3 of the mobile device 10 (number of overs possible for the remaining holes: +7, maximum number of double bogeys: 3, number of bogeys: 1, predicted total score: 110), regains his motivation to play, and resumes play from the 15th hole (15H).As shown in the display screen G4 of Figure 6, the player's performance from the 15th hole onwards was within expectations, with scores of +2 strokes, +2 strokes, +2 strokes, and +1 stroke, and he was able to achieve his reset target score (110).

[0061] Players, especially beginners, tend to become disheartened when they fall behind by +4 or +5 strokes in the middle of the course, and their motivation to play further and to achieve the target total score tends to decrease. However, by using this support device S, the player can check the information displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 10 (number of overs possible for the remaining holes, maximum number of double bogeys, number of bogeys, predicted total score) at any time after finishing a hole, thereby maintaining or recovering motivation to achieve the target total score for the remaining holes, and can continue playing while maintaining high motivation.

[0062] FIG. 7 shows another embodiment, which is an example of use in which the round starts on the inside course and ends on the outside course, unlike the examples in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 7, when the switching operation button 21 is clicked on the display screen G5 of the mobile terminal 10, the display is switched from [OUT-IN] to [IN-OUT]. The items of the inside course data input display section c are arranged in the upper section, and the outside course data input display section b is displayed in the lower section. The player can start playing by inputting a target value for the total score, and also inputting the prescribed number of strokes for the 10th to 18th holes in the inside course data input display section c in the upper section, and the prescribed number of strokes for the 1st to 9th holes in the outside course data input display section b in the lower section.

[0063] 8 shows yet another embodiment, which is an example of use when playing half of one round (18 holes), that is, a half round. In the illustrated example, nine holes (1H to 9H) on the outer course are shown as a half round.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the player clicks the switching operation button 21 on the display screen G6 of the mobile terminal 10, the display can be switched in the order of [OUTO-IN] → [IN-OUT] → [OUT] → [IN]. As shown in the figure, when the player clicks the switching operation button 21 on the display screen G6 of the mobile terminal 10 to switch to the [OUT] display, an outside data input display section b is displayed on the upper row. When the display is switched to the [IN] display, an inside data input display section c is displayed on the upper row.

[0065] In the [OUT] display of Figure 8, if the player enters "36" as the required number of strokes for the outside course ([OUT]) and "49" as the target total score ([AIM]), the number of available strokes ([Avail]) will be displayed as "+13." If the player finishes the first hole with a double bogey (+2 strokes), the maximum number of double bogeys ([D-Bog.]) corresponding to the target total score will be displayed as 3, the number of bogeys ([Bogey]) will be 5, and the expected total score ([Expect]) will be displayed as "49."

[0066] By checking the information (effective number of strokes remaining for the remaining holes, maximum number of double bogeys, number of bogeys, predicted total score) displayed from time to time on the display screen G6 of the mobile terminal 10, the player can maintain motivation and continue playing toward achieving the target total score.

[0067] According to the above embodiment, by utilizing the support device S, golf players, particularly beginners, can prevent a decrease in motivation due to unexpected errors (triple bogey or more) that occur during play, and can control their own motivation so that their play remains within expected errors (double bogey or less).

[0068] In the above embodiment, double bogey (+2 strokes) is set as the first expected play, bogey (+1 stroke) as the second expected play, and triple bogey (+3 strokes) or more is set as the unexpected play, but this is not limited to the above. For beginners who have just started playing golf, triple bogey (+3 strokes) may be exceptionally set as the first expected play, and double bogey (+2 strokes) as the second expected play. In this case, the title of each item is changed appropriately depending on the content.

[0069] Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a golf error management support device and a golf error management support program that enable golf players, particularly beginners, to continue playing while maintaining their motivation to achieve a target total score that they have set for themselves. [Industrial Applicability]

[0070] The present invention can be used as a golf error management support device and a golf error management support program. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 10 Mobile devices 11 Communications Department 12 Input operation section 13 Switching operation section 14 Setting section 15 Preservation Department 16 Calculation output section 17 Memory section 17 Display section 19 Control section 21 Switching operation button 100 Network 200 Servers a Main data entry display section b. Outside data input display section c In-course data input display section G1~G6 display screen S Golf error management support device

Claims

1. A golf error management support device having a portable computer, a means for setting, for each hole of a golf course, a score at the end of the hole that is two strokes more than a prescribed number of strokes as a first expected play; a means for setting, for each hole of a golf course, a score at the end of the hole that is one stroke more than the prescribed number of strokes as a second expected play; a means for inputting a total score target; a means for inputting the difference between the number of strokes required and the number of strokes actually played for each hole after the completion of each hole; a means for calculating a combination of a maximum number of first expected plays and a number of second expected plays possible in the remaining holes based on a difference between a prescribed number of strokes and an input target value of a total score and an input target value of a total score, with the target value of the total score being set as an upper limit; a means for displaying a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays for each hole; a means for calculating a predicted total score for each hole based on a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays; A means for displaying the calculated predicted total score for each hole; A golf error management support device comprising:

2. a means for displaying, after the completion of each hole, the effective number of strokes remaining until the target total score is reached, relative to the total number of strokes allowed for the golf course, for each hole; 2. The golf error management support device according to claim 1.

3. a means for switching between an input and display screen for when a round is started on the outside course and finished on the inside course, an input and display screen for when a round is started on the inside course and finished on the outside course, and an input and display screen for when a round is completed in a half course, 2. The golf error management support device according to claim 1.

4. a means for alerting a player when the predicted total score exceeds a target total score; 2. The golf error management support device according to claim 1.

5. A portable computer, a means for setting, for each hole of the golf course, a score at the end of the hole that is two strokes more than a prescribed number of strokes as a first expected play; a means for setting, for each hole, a score that is one stroke more than a prescribed number of strokes for a prescribed number of strokes for the hole, as a second expected play; a means for inputting a total score target; A means for inputting the difference between the number of strokes actually played and the number of strokes required for each hole after the completion of each hole; a means for calculating a combination of a maximum number of first expected plays and a number of second expected plays possible in the remaining holes, based on a difference in the number of strokes between a prescribed number of strokes and an input target value of a total score, with the target value of the total score as an upper limit; a means for displaying a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays for each hole; a means for calculating a predicted total score for each hole based on a combination of the calculated maximum number of first expected plays and the calculated number of second expected plays; A means for displaying the calculated predicted total score for each hole; A golf error management support program characterized in that the program functions as follows.

6. a means for displaying, after the completion of each hole, the effective number of strokes remaining until the target total score is reached, relative to the total number of strokes allowed for the golf course; 6. The golf error management support program according to claim 5, further functioning as:

7. a means for switching between an input and display screen when a round is started on the outside course and finished on the inside course, an input and display screen when a round is started on the inside course and finished on the outside course, and an input and display screen when a round is completed in a half course; 6. The golf error management support program according to claim 5, further functioning as:

8. a means for alerting a player when the predicted total score exceeds a target total score; 6. The golf error management support program according to claim 5, further functioning as:

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