Help & FAQ

Get answers to common questions about TallyHo Golf — how to start a game, track scores for up to 8 players, find mini golf, adventure golf, and crazy golf courses near you, use tournaments, manage your account, and more.

Gameplay

• How do I start a game?

  Start a game by tapping the Pencil icon on the bottom tab of the app.

• I accidentally entered the wrong score. What do I do?

  All scores can be edited at any time before you save your game.

• I need to finish early but want to save my progress. What should I do?

  Tap the podium button in the top left of the scorecard screen to end your game early and save it.

• I want to reset my scorecard without changing each score manually.

  Press the red reset button in the top left of the game settings screen.

• Does TallyHo work for adventure golf, crazy golf, and putt putt?

  Yes. TallyHo works for any short-course format — mini golf, adventure golf, crazy golf, putt putt, and miniature golf. If it has holes and a score, TallyHo handles it.

• How many players can play at once?

  TallyHo supports up to 8 players per game. Guests just need a nickname — no account required. Tap the + button in the bottom left to add players.

• My course doesn't have 18 holes. What do I do?

  TallyHo supports 1–36 holes. Adjust the hole count when starting or in game settings via the "Holes" dropdown. Note: reducing holes after starting may delete recorded progress.

Social

• How do I add friends?

  Tap the multi-user icon, search for a player by username, and send them a friend request.

• Someone sent me a friend request I don't want. What do I do?

  You can deny or ignore any incoming friend request — no action is required.

• How do I play with friends I've added?

  When setting up a game, open the "Guest" dropdown and select your friend. The game will appear as a pending request on their account.

My Account

• How do I delete my account?

  Go to your profile screen, tap Settings, and scroll down to find the delete account option. Your data will be permanently removed within minutes.

• Can I change my profile color or icon?

  Yes — both can be updated anytime from the Settings screen in the app.

Privacy

• What data does TallyHo collect?

  We collect account information (email and password), gameplay data, and approximate location only if you grant permission. Guest player data is not saved.

• How is my location used?

  If you grant location access, we use it to show nearby mini golf, adventure golf, and crazy golf courses. Otherwise we approximate via IP geolocation. We never store your exact location.

• Can I delete my data?

  Yes. Deleting your account through the app settings permanently removes all of your data within minutes.

• Is my data secure?

  Yes. We use Amazon Web Services with encryption and access controls. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.