HOW TO USE THE NEW TEE TIMES FEATURES
The new "Tee Times" feature is not too difficult to use, but it can be a bit confusing the first time. You can use the site to reserve tee times as much as two weeks in advance. In addition, you can also check the tee sheet to see who is teeing off at a particular time and date (if you forget your tee time for a particular day, you can check on it without having to call the Pro Shop - an advantage the sometimes forgetful Webmaster really appreciates). Finally, if you have made a reservation in your own name, you can verify it or cancel it easily. This is all done through the computer - untouched by human hands. One thing about computers is that they have to be told what to do in detail and in sequence, not too difficult on this site. When using the Tee Times for the first time it is recommended that you read and follow these instructions, after that you can work the controls you've set up yourself. To get to the Tee Times site click on the Tee Times button on the bottom of this page or use the same button on the Home Page of the oakmontgcmembers.com website. This will take you to the Tee Times log-on and registration page. Click on the "log in" link, type your member number (if your number has a letter like A then use that too) in the "user name" blank, "golfer" in the password blank, and then click on the "log in" button. This will take you to the "action" page where you can book tee times, etc. You can check out the page now, but it is strongly suggested that you get a better password later by clicking on the "register" link located next to the log in link. Here you can fill in the required data fields - (user name is still your member number) and get a unique password. That way no one can make changes under your name.
Once you are on the Tee Times action page you can book tee times, check out the tee sheets, and confirm your reservations. Note, if your playing section uses a sign-up sheet you still must follow that procedure and can't use this page to sign up for a tee time or register a foursome for that playing section. But, you can book tee times for individual play and/or look up tee sheets.
To book a tee time click on the "book a tee time" link on the left. Note that the link turns to "West" or "East" Course when the pointer hovers above it. Click on the appropriate link and the choice will appear on the line immediately below. Then choose a date by clicking on the calendar icon. A calendar will appear and you can click on your desired day. Next you can look at all the times available that day or choose an interval - such as 10AM to Noon. Choose any number of players between 2 and 4 and then click the red "search" button. A list of available tee times will appear. Click on the Select button and a confirmation page appears day, time, and number of players. Three buttons below will allow for three choices: "Add to cart and check out", "Add to cart and search for additional tee times", and a third "Do not add to cart and return to tee time search". The first button confirms the tee time shown above, the second holds your reservation while you look for others which may be better for you, and the third cancels the reservation.
To view a tee sheet choose which course, choose a date, and then hit the red "Search" button. Here you will see the sheet with the tee time availability. You can only see sheets for today and the future, previous days are blank. If you have made a reservation then a click on the "Tee Time History" button will show all of your reservation times. When you make a reservation a confirmation email is sent to you. Should you cancel, another email is sent. This is a first try at the service and refinements can be expected as we go along. If you have problems let me know at webmaster@oakmontgcmembers.com or hjwilliston@comcast.net.
