Dynamic Fields are the engine behind personalization and automation in Golf Genius TM. They act as "smart placeholders" that automatically pull specific data from your event, player roster, round and other places and insert it into emails, text messages, reports, and portal pages.
Instead of manually typing unique details for 100 different players, you use one Dynamic Field that adapts to whoever is viewing the information.
How Dynamic Fields Work
In Golf Genius, a Dynamic Field is a variable formatted like %Field_Name%. When the system generates a communication or report, it scans for these percent signs and swaps the placeholder with the actual data assigned to that specific person.
The "Merge" Process
The Template: You write: "Dear %FirstName%, your tee time is %TeeTime%."
The Result:
Player A receives: "Dear John, your tee time is 8:30 AM."
Player B receives: "Dear Sarah, your tee time is 8:42 AM."
Full Dynamic Field Reference
For a comprehensive list of every available placeholder organized by category, please refer to our master list:
Common Categories of Dynamic Fields
Golf Genius categorizes these fields based on the source of the information. You will typically find these in a searchable menu within the email, text or report editor:
Category | Use Case |
Player Info | Personalizing greetings and bag tags. |
Event Details | Standardizing headers in reports. |
Pairings/Times | Sending automated notifications to players. |
Custom Fields | Pulling data you collected during registration. |
Access Links | Providing unique, clickable links for individuals. |
Where to Use Dynamic Fields
You can utilize these placeholders across almost every communication tool in the software:
Email & SMS: Use the "Insert Dynamic Field" menu in the editor.
Report Center: Create custom pages, reports, Bag Tags, Cart Signs, Locker Labels and so much more.
Tournament Portals: Display tournament information on a welcome page.
Pro-Tips for Using Dynamic Fields
Case Sensitivity: Always use the "Insert" menu to ensure the field is formatted correctly. Manually typing them can sometimes lead to errors if the spacing or capitalization is off.
The Search Bar: When using the email editor, use the search bar within the "Dynamic Fields" menu to quickly find specific fields.
Test Your Emails: Always send a Test Email to yourself. The system will usually populate the test with your own data or sample data to ensure the fields are pulling correctly.
Custom Fields: If you create a Custom Field (like "Caddie Name"), Golf Genius automatically generates a corresponding
%Field%for you to use.