JPH0928849A - Golf play information system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide play support and skill improvement support for a player by processing information inputted by an information processing means, and supplying play support information and/or skill improvement support information to an information input-output terminal means. SOLUTION: A terminal unit A to which play data is inputted is carried by a player 0. When ball sensors SE to SEn arranged in a golf course 3 detect a hit ball, video input devices C to Cn photograph play, and give and receive information on the hit ball and play with a host computer installed in a club house. The host computer processes information inputted from the golf ball sensors SE to SEn and the video input devices C to Cn, and supplies play support information and/or skill improvement support information to the terminal unit A carried by the player 0. Therefore, the player can give play, and can improve his/her skill.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a golf play information system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a golf play information system which uses an information processing device to provide play support and player's power improvement support for a player and management support to a golf course manager.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is no device for supporting playing and improving the power for a player on an actual golf course.

[0003]

For example, when a visitor or the like plays a golf course for the first time, he or she starts to play by grasping the situation of the course based on the course information that has been checked in advance and the advice of the caddy obtained locally. . In that case, the information provided is generally inadequate and often results in unexpected events and disappointing results.

Further, even if it is the first course or an experienced course, it is necessary to keep track of the whereabouts of the ball and remember the falling point each time the ball is hit. Otherwise, it will be difficult to search for the ball, and it may be a lost ball.

Further, it is necessary to measure the flight distance and the near-pin distance in a drive contest or a hole where a near-pin game is being played. When playing with a small number of people, rough measurement such as visual measurement may be possible, but it is a large tournament. If accurate recording is required at, you must manually make accurate measurements using a tape measure.

[0006] In a large competition, it is difficult to collect the scores of all members and various grades. On the other hand, in order to improve the power of injury, it is effective to take a video of the swing etc. and play it back to check it or to have a senior such as a coach consult to correct the defect, and it is often used in practice areas. Done.

It is most effective if this can be done for the actual course play, but it is difficult for a general golfer to carry out. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and one object thereof is to realize a golf play information system which provides a player with play support.

Another object of the present invention is to realize a golf play information system for assisting a player in improving his / her hands. Still another object of the present invention is to realize a golf play information system that provides various services to golf course users.

Still another object of the present invention is to realize a golf play information system for online management of play on a golf course. Still another object of the present invention is to realize a golf play information system for managing a golf course.

[0010]

Means for solving the above-mentioned problems include an information input / output terminal means carried by a player for inputting play data, a hitting ball detecting means installed on a course for detecting a hitting ball, The information processing means is installed on the course to photograph the player's play, and the information input / output terminal means, the hitting ball detecting means, and the information processing means for exchanging information with the photographing means. A golf play characterized by processing information inputted from the information input / output terminal means, the hitting ball detection means and the photographing means, and supplying the information input / output terminal means with play support information and / or bodily improvement support information. It is an information system.

It is preferable that the information input / output terminal means exchanges information with the information processing means through a relay means installed in the course in order to collectively exchange information. From the viewpoint of labor saving, it is preferable that the photographing means detects a player and automatically photographs.

The photographing means is preferable in that only the image that needs to be photographed by a command from the information input / output terminal means is photographed. The information input / output terminal means has the following functions. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Key input / output (2) Character input / output (3) Image input / output (4) Audio input / output (5) Recording medium input / output (6) Information storage (7) Communication The hitting ball detection means detects the following. Have the function to Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Position of ball (2) Speed of ball (3) Direction of ball (4) Quality of hit ball (hook, slice, spin, etc.) The play data includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Number of hits (2) Handicap (3) OB hit (4) Penalty The play support information includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Score (2) Ball measurement data (3) Course information (4) Weather information (5) Play video (6) Congratulations to high-level play such as hole-in-one and Albatross (7) Local rules Is included. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Under par / Over par (2) Gross batting (3) Net batting (4) Handicap (5) OB (6) Penalty (7) Other's score The ball measurement data includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Ball position (2) Flying distance (3) Speed (4) Direction (5) Hitting quality (6) Club selection advice The course information includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Course map (2) Regular stroke count (3) Pin distance (4) Fairway (5) Rough (6) Bunker (7) Pond (8) Tree grove (9) Course advice (10) Successive high score The information includes: Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Video shot of play (2) Advice from others Video shots of the play include the following.
Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Video image (2) Still image (3) Video of person's play (4) Video of other person's play Meteorological detection means is installed in the course, and said information processing means is inputted from said meteorological detection means. It is preferable to supply the weather information to the information input / output terminal means based on the information in order to enhance the play support information.

It is preferable that the weather detecting means is installed in each hole in order to obtain detailed play support information.
The weather detecting means has a function of detecting the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Air temperature (2) Wind direction (3) Wind speed (4) Weather The weather information includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) temperature (2) wind direction (3) wind speed (4) weather (5) sudden weather warning (thundercloud approach warning, etc.) A display means is installed on the course, and the information processing means displays play support information on the display means. Supplying is preferable in that information is shared by a plurality of players.

It is preferable that the display means is installed in each hole in order to provide fine play support. It is preferable that personal information of the player is input to the information input / output terminal means in terms of score collection, play management, accounting processing and business management.

The personal information of the player includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Name (2) Gender (3) Date of birth (4) Address (5) Telephone / FAX number (6) Occupation (7) Member number (8) High decap (9) Credit card number Information input / output terminal It is preferable that the means be capable of communicating with each other in terms of close exchange of information between the players.

The information that allows the players to communicate with each other includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Message (2) Video image It is preferable that the information input / output terminal means has a telephone function in order to enable an external call.

It is preferable in terms of information enrichment that a video signal can be input to the information input / output terminal means. It is preferable that the information input / output terminal means has a function of controlling the golf cart in terms of enhancing convenience.

It is preferable that the information input / output terminal means has a function of locking and unlocking the locker of the club house in order to improve convenience. It is preferable that the information processing unit supplies the information input / output terminal unit with guidance information about a product or a service in order to improve the business performance.

In order to improve the service, it is preferable that the information processing means processes the order information regarding the product or service from the information input / output terminal means. The information regarding the goods or services includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Golf equipment (2) Restaurant menu (3) Event planning (4) Various services It is preferable in terms of cashlessness that the information processing means performs payment processing relating to player payment on the golf course.

It is preferable that the information processing means supplies the questionnaire information to the information input / output terminal means and processes the reply information from the information input / output terminal means from the viewpoint of management improvement.

From the viewpoint of labor saving, it is preferable that the above-mentioned information processing means performs a process of collecting the competition data. The competition data includes the following: Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Score (2) Performance ranking (3) Performance of driving contest (4) Performance of near pin It is preferable that the information processing unit manages the play of the golf course in terms of improving operational efficiency.

The management of the play includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Play situation monitoring (2) Play scheduling (3) Caddy rotation It is preferable that the information processing unit manages the golf course from the viewpoint of improving management efficiency.

The information related to the management of the golf course includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Sales (2) Number of players (3) Number of members (4) Number of visitors (5) Course turnover It is preferable that the information processing means forms a network with other information processing means in terms of widening the area.

It is preferable that the play record output means is installed in the clubhouse, and the information processing means supplies the play record information to the play record output means from the viewpoint of improving the player's power and the enjoyment of afterplay.

It is preferable that the play record output means outputs the play record information to a distributable recording medium in order to make it possible to take the record home. The play record output means has the following functions. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Play result display (2) Output of result recording medium (3) Play video display (4) Output of video recording medium The play recording information includes the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Play results (2) Play video images The distributable recording media include the following. Of course, the following are examples and are not meant to be limiting. (1) Printing paper (2) Photographic printing paper (3) Magnetic tape (4) Magnetic disk (5) Optical disk (6) Magneto-optical disk The present invention is enumerated below by means for solving the above problems. There is an action effect.

Based on the detailed course information displayed on the information input / output terminal means, the player can construct an appropriate course strategy and play based on it. Based on the ball measurement data displayed on the information input / output terminal means, the player can clearly grasp the result of the shot, and can also accurately know the location of the ball.

It is possible to accurately know the flight distance and the distance to the pin based on the ball measurement data displayed on the information input / output terminal means. The score is automatically calculated only by operating the key of the information input / output terminal means for each shot.

After the play is finished, the total is automatically calculated, and the results can be displayed and output to the recording medium. Playback on the actual course that was filmed can be replayed and self-checked or diagnosed by an advanced player to help improve the condition.

It is possible to double the excitement by showing a video at a party after the game.
Video footage can be copied to recording media for souvenirs and souvenirs.

By providing information about products, services, event planning, etc. and receiving orders for them, applications, etc. through the information input / output terminal means, a full service can be provided. It is also possible to make payments cashless.

By advertising the golf equipment maker or credit company through the information input / output terminal means, it is possible to provide information to the player and at the same time to generate advertising income for the golf manager.

The information processing means can appropriately manage the play scheduling, caddy rotation, etc. by monitoring the play situation based on various input signals.

The information processing means can manage the golf course on the basis of various input signals.

[0034]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a golf course equipped with a golf play information system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a player 0 holds a golf club 1 and stands on a tee ground 2 to make a tee shot toward a golf course (hereinafter simply referred to as a course) 3.

A green 4 is formed at the back of the course 3. An OB area is set outside the course 5. Bunkers 6, ponds 7, standing trees 8 and forests 9 are arranged in or around the course.

Although a plurality of courses (for example, 18 holes) are set in the golf course, the course 3 will be represented. Several restrooms 10 and clubhouses 11 are installed at appropriate places in the golf course.

The player 0 carries the terminal A and plays. The terminal A is an embodiment of the information input / output terminal means in the present invention. Display B at the entrance of course 3
Is installed. This display device B is an embodiment of the display means in the present invention. The above-mentioned course information is displayed on this.

A tee-up sensor TUPS is installed in the tee ground 2. Player 0
Is detected to have teeed up. Video input devices C to Cn are provided at various places on the tee ground 2 and the course 3.
Is installed. The video input devices C to Cn are an embodiment of the photographing means in the present invention.

Golf ball sensors SE to SEn are installed in pairs with the video input devices C to Cn. The golf ball sensors SE to SEn are an embodiment of the hitting ball detecting means in the present invention.

Further, a transmitter / receiver for communicating with the terminal A is provided in pairs with the video input devices C to Cn. The weather observation device WS is also installed in the course 3. The weather observation device WS is an embodiment of the weather detection means in the present invention.

On the green 4, a golf ball distance measuring display and output device G is installed. This golf ball distance measuring display and output device G is a golf ball distance measuring device G mounted on a green ball G1 as shown in FIG.
2 and the display device G3.

The golf ball distance measuring device G2 measures the distance from the pin of the ball GB on the green 4. The display device G3 displays the measured distance.

A rest station shop input / output device DS is installed in the rest station shop 10. This rest station shop input / output device DS is
The player 0 operates the terminal A to input / output data when shopping or the like.

In the club house 11, the reception input / output device LC, the printer P and the recording medium output device TDV are installed at the front, the golf equipment store input / output device S is installed at the golf equipment store, and the restaurant entrance is installed at the restaurant. The output device R is installed, and the lockers L1 to Ln and the valuables locker M are installed in the locker room.

The reception input / output device LC, the golf equipment store input / output device S and the restaurant input / output device R are the terminal A.
You can exchange information with. The lockers L1 to Ln and the locker M for valuables can be unlocked and locked using the terminal A.

A host computer H is also installed in the club house 11. The host computer H is an embodiment of the information processing means in the present invention. The various input / output devices in the golf course are connected to the host computer H. The connecting means is not shown.

The host computer H makes full use of the respective input / output devices to provide play support information for the player and to provide arm assist support information. The host computer H is also connected to an external information network. When there are other golf play information systems in the same series, a wide area golf play information system may be formed through this network.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the appearance of the terminal A carried by the player. The terminal A has a display unit 100 and a main unit 20.
Consists of zero. The display unit 100 is a spread type with respect to the main body 200. The display unit 100 has a display surface 101 configured by using an LCD or the like. The display surface 100 can be turned sideways or backward by rotating the display unit 100. A voice input unit 102 is provided on the side surface of the display unit 100.

The main body 200 is provided with various operation keys. Among them, the number-of-strokes counting key 201 is a key which the player presses for each stroke to cause the terminal A to count the number of strokes. The clear key 202 is a key for clearing the count.

The ball display key 203 is a key for displaying the ball measurement data on the display surface 101. safe/
The OUT key 204 is a key for inputting safe / out of the ball position.

The start key 205 is a key for displaying a video image on the display surface 101. The stop key 206 is a key for stopping the video display. Repeat key 20
Reference numeral 7 is a key for repeating the video display.

The reset key 208 is a key for initializing the terminal A. In addition to the above dedicated keys, general-purpose character / number keys 209 and function keys 210 are provided. Lock the locker on the function key 210 /
Required functions such as unlocking and remote operation of golf cart are assigned.

When the display unit 100 is closed, the start key 205, the stop key 206, the repeat key 207 and the reset key 208 are left and the other keys are hidden. As a result, the reset can be performed even when the display unit 100 is closed.

The reset key 208 is attached to the main body 200.
If it is provided on the side surface of the display unit 100, the display unit 100 can cover the entire upper surface of the main body unit 200. Main unit 100
Further has a voice output unit 211 and a card reading unit 212. The card reading unit 212 reads a magnetic card or an IC card.

Further, the main body section 100 is provided with a video shooting section 213 and a shooting key 214 for operating the same. The main body 100 contains an information processing unit mainly including a microprocessor and its input / output interface. Terminal A
The various functions of are performed by the information processing unit.

The main body 100 also has a built-in wireless transceiver and antenna. Transmission and reception of signals by this are also controlled by the information processing unit. The operating power of the terminal A is supplied from a built-in battery.

The player uses the terminal device A by wearing it on his waist with a belt or the like. Alternatively, it may be made smaller and worn on the arm. Next, the information processing operation in such an embodiment of the present invention will be described along the flow of golf play.

Players borrow their own terminal A at the front desk of the clubhouse at the reception. Borrowed terminal A
First, personal information is input. This is input by operating the character / number keys. Alternatively, there is also a method in which the card reading unit 212 reads a members card or a credit card.

The personal information is received from the terminal A through the input device LC
Through the host computer H. When using the locker room for dressing etc., the terminal A is used to unlock and lock the locker and the locker for valuables.

When the player enters the course, the course situation is grasped based on the course information displayed on the display device B at the entrance of the course, and the course strategy is determined in consideration of the weather information displayed together. .

When a sudden weather warning such as a thundercloud approach warning is displayed as the weather information, an appropriate action such as evacuation is taken. The course information and the weather information are supplied from the host computer H.

These pieces of information can be displayed on the display unit 100 by operating the terminal A. In that case, more detailed information may be displayed, such as advice on strategies and high scores of the course.

When the player stands on the tee ground 2, the tee-up sensor TUPS detects it and the video input device C starts video shooting, and a tee shot is taken. The captured video data is sent to and stored in the host computer H. The video data may be analog data or digital data.

After the tee shot, the player presses the number-of-strokes key 201 of the terminal A to count the number of strokes. The count value is sent to the host computer H. After that, the player counts the number of batting keys with each shot 20
Press 1.

The speed and direction of the hit ball on the tee shot are measured by the golf ball sensor SE. The measurement data is sent to and stored in the host computer H. The new stop position of the golf ball GB is the golf ball sensor SE1 to SE1.
Detected by SEn. The ball position detection data is sent to and stored in the host computer H.

The player uses the ball display key 2 of the terminal A.
Press 03 to display the ball measurement data on the display surface 101. As a result, the ball measurement data is sent from the host computer H to the terminal A, and the ball position, flight distance, speed, direction, hitting quality, etc. are displayed based on the data. The player confirms the result of the tee shot based on this display data.

The player checks the form by reproducing the video image of the tee shot taken by the video from the host computer H on the display screen as required. Alternatively, you may show the replay video to an expert for advice.

The location of the ball can be easily known from the displayed ball position, and there is no difficulty in searching for the ball. In the course where the drive contest is in progress, the result can be seen from the displayed value of the flight distance.

When it is found from the ball position display that the ball has entered the OB area or the pond, the safe out key 204 is pressed to add the number of hits, and the ball is hit again.

After finishing the tee shot, the player moves to the next shot position according to the ball position display. Golf cart K
When using, use terminal A for remote control and move together. When the golf cart K is a passenger golf cart, the user rides on it.

A shot in the middle of the course can also be taken with the nearest video input device Ci (i: 1 to n). This shooting is performed automatically or by remote control from the terminal A.

A hit ball shot on the way of the course is also measured by the nearest golf ball sensor SEi (i: 1 to n). The player displays the measurement data on the terminal device A to check the result of the shot and the whereabouts of the ball. Also, refer to the club selection advice to select the club to use for the next shot.

If necessary, a video image of the shot is displayed and the form is checked. At this time, a video image may be sent to an advanced person or the like forming a party for advice using communication between the terminals.

By using the voice input unit 102 and the voice output unit 211 of the terminal A, communication can be performed by voice. Do the same for the greens and so on.

When the ball turns on the green, the distance from the pin is measured by the golf ball distance measuring device G2 on the green. This measured value is sent to the host computer H. In the hall where the near pin game is being played, the host computer H selects the one with the shortest measurement distance and displays the near pin on the display device G3.

In this near pin display, the player is in the terminal A
It can also be displayed by viewing. When playing a high level game such as hole in one, a congratulatory message is displayed on the player's terminal A. The hall-in-one information is also notified to the clubhouse and used to start preparations for the celebration party. In addition, celebratory behavior from the player who made the hole-in-one to the fellow player is also handled.

When cup-in is performed and the count is input from the terminal A, the host computer H counts the number of hits in the hole. The counting result can be displayed on the terminal A for viewing.

The count of the number of strokes may be stored in the terminal A during one hole and sent to the host computer H each time the hole is finished through a repeater installed at the end of the hole.

Hereinafter, similar operations and actions are performed in the play of each course. The host computer H monitors the playing situation of the entire golf course based on the input signal from the terminal A of each player on each course. Then, based on the monitor result, operation management such as play scheduling and caddy rotation is performed.

The host computer H can also manage the golf course by using these data.
When taking a drink or the like at the break shop 10 during the movement between the courses, the terminal A operates the break shop input / output device DS to purchase a desired product.

The data regarding shopping is the host computer H.
Sent to The host computer H processes this shopping data and makes cashless payment. The same applies to shopping and eating and drinking in the clubhouse 11.

During the break, the terminal A displays information or advertisements about products, services, event plans, etc. for PR. In addition, orders and applications for them are accepted through the terminal A. Advertising fees are obtained from sponsors.

Also, a questionnaire may be displayed on the terminal A and the user may answer the questionnaire. When the player finishes the play and returns to the clubhouse 11, the front printer P is caused to output a hard copy of a record relating to the play such as a score summary table.

When an afterplay party is held at a restaurant, a video image of their play is shown on the restaurant input / output device R, and enjoyment is doubled by having a chat with a nice play or rare play. To do.

On the way back, apply at the front desk to display your own video image on the recording medium output device TDV as a video cassette, F
You can have it recorded on D or CD-ROM and take it back as a souvenir or souvenir.

The video brought back can be played back at home and can be used for improving play such as reflection on the play and improvement of the form.

[0088]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the means for solving the problems have the following operational effects.

Based on the detailed course information displayed on the information input / output terminal means, the player can assemble an appropriate course strategy and play based on it. Based on the ball measurement data displayed on the information input / output terminal means, the player can clearly grasp the result of the shot, and can also accurately know the location of the ball.

It is possible to accurately know the flight distance and the distance to the pin based on the ball measurement data displayed on the information input / output terminal means. The score is automatically calculated only by scanning the key of the information input / output terminal means for each shot.

After the play is finished, the total is automatically calculated, and the results can be displayed and output to the recording medium. Playback on the actual course that was filmed can be replayed and self-checked or diagnosed by an advanced player to help improve the condition.

It is possible to double the excitement by showing a video at a party after the game.
Video footage can be copied to recording media for souvenirs and souvenirs.

By providing information about products, services, event planning, etc., and accepting orders, applications, etc. through the information input / output terminal means, it is possible to provide a substantial service. It is also possible to make payments cashless.

By advertising the golf equipment manufacturer, credit company, etc. through the information input / output terminal means, it is possible to provide information to the player and at the same time to obtain advertising income for the golf manager.

The information processing means can monitor the play situation on the basis of various input signals to perform appropriate operation management for play scheduling, caddy rotation and the like.

The information processing means can manage the golf course on the basis of various input signals.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a portion of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Golf Course 4 Green 10 Resting Place Shop 11 Clubhouse A Terminal B Display Device C to Cn Video Input Device G Golf Ball Distance Measurement Display and Output Device G Host Computer SE to SEn Golf Ball Sensor WS Meteorological Observation Device

Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. An information input / output terminal means carried by a player for inputting play data, a hitting ball detecting means installed on the course for detecting a hitting ball, an image taking means installed on the course for shooting the player's play, and The information input / output terminal means, the hitting ball detecting means, and the information processing means for exchanging information with the photographing means are provided. The input information is processed and the play support information and / or
Alternatively, a golf play information system characterized in that it provides information for assisting the improvement of power. 2. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information input / output terminal means exchanges information with the information processing means through a relay means installed on the course. 3. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the photographing means detects a player and automatically photographs the player. 4. The image capturing means captures an image in accordance with a command from the information input / output terminal means.
Or the golf play information system described in 2. 5. A weather detecting means installed on the course, wherein the information processing means processes the information input from the weather detecting means and supplies the weather information to the information input / output terminal means. The golf play information system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The golf play information system according to claim 5, wherein the weather detecting means is installed for each hole. 7. The golf play information according to claim 1, further comprising display means installed on the course, wherein the information processing means supplies play support information to the display means. system. 8. The golf play information system according to claim 7, wherein the display means is installed for each hole. 9. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein personal information of a player is input to the information input / output terminal means. 10. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information input / output terminal means can mutually communicate with each other. 11. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information input / output terminal means has a telephone function. 12. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein a video signal can be input to the information input / output terminal means. 13. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information input / output terminal means has a function of controlling a golf cart. 14. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information input / output terminal means has a function of locking and unlocking a locker of a clubhouse. 15. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing unit supplies the information input / output terminal unit with guidance information about a product or a service. 16. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing means processes order information relating to goods or services from the information input / output terminal means. 17. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing unit performs a payment process related to a player's payment on a golf course. 18. The information processing means supplies questionnaire information to the information input / output terminal means and processes reply information from the information input / output terminal means. Golf play information system described. 19. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing means performs a game data totaling process. 20. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing means manages the play of a golf course. 21. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing unit manages a golf course. 22. The golf play information system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing unit forms a network with another information processing unit. 23. The play record output means installed in a clubhouse, and the information processing means supplies the play record information to the play record output means. Golf play information system described. 24. The golf play information system according to claim 23, wherein the play record output means outputs the play record information to a distributable recording medium.