# Course Control — Full Reference > Course Control is a remote control for GSPro golf-simulator software. Control GSPro from any phone, tablet, or laptop browser over local WiFi. No app to install on the phone — scan a QR code and play. $30 one-time, 14-day free trial, no subscription. Runs as a small Windows 10/11 desktop app on the PC that runs GSPro. Disambiguation: "Course Control" refers to this GSPro phone-controller product at thecoursecontrol.com. It is not golf-course management software, building automation/HVAC control, or statistical process control. ## How it works 1. Install Course Control on the Windows PC that runs GSPro. The installer is a ~30-second Windows installer (x64 and ARM64 builds). It can auto-start with Windows. 2. Open Course Control from the taskbar. It shows a QR code. 3. Scan the QR code with any phone, tablet, or laptop on the same WiFi. The browser opens the controller — no app store install. The phone connects directly to the PC over local WiFi. 4. Tee up and play: glance at your phone to change clubs, take a mulligan, change the pin, drop the heat map, and more, without putting your club down. ## Controls - Round: scorecard, mulligan, tee left/right. - Green reads: aim point, pin, green grid, heat map. - Camera: shot cam, flyover, range finder, hide/show UI. - Aim: map zoom, aim reset, club up/down, putter, directional aim (d-pad). - Practice mode: previous/next hole, go to ball. - Trackpad overlay: move the PC cursor and tap to click from the phone. - Keyboard passthrough: type text into a GSPro field from the phone. ## Pricing - $30 one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring fees. - 14-day free trial — no account and no credit card needed to start the trial. - Free updates within the version you buy. - Purchases are handled on the web (via LemonSqueezy); you receive a license key by email and paste it into the desktop app. There is no in-app purchase. ## Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or Windows 11 running GSPro. - Phone/controller device: anything with a browser on the same WiFi — iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, Google Pixel, Amazon Fire tablets, other Android phones and tablets, a laptop, a Chromebook, or a spare tablet on a stand by the screen. - Network: both devices on the same local WiFi network. ## Safety and privacy - All control signals stay on the local WiFi network. The phone does not relay inputs through the internet during play. - Internet is only used for the initial license/trial check. - A built-in safety mode (on by default) drops commands unless GSPro is the foreground window on the PC, so a stray tap can't act on another app. ## Frequently asked questions Q: What devices work with Course Control? A: Phone side: anything with a browser on the same WiFi, such as an iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Amazon Fire, other Android phones and tablets, a laptop, a Chromebook, or a spare tablet on a stand by the screen. No phone app required — scan the QR code. PC side: a 30-second Windows installer connects to GSPro. Q: Does Course Control need internet to control GSPro? A: Only for the initial license check. After that, your phone connects directly to your PC over local WiFi. No internet is required during play. Q: Is it a subscription? A: No. Course Control is a $30 one-time purchase with no subscription. It includes a 14-day free trial. Q: Do I need to install an app on my phone? A: No. The phone side runs in any mobile browser. You scan a QR code from the desktop app and the controller opens in the browser. Q: Which version of Windows do I need? A: Windows 10 or Windows 11. Both x64 and ARM64 installers are available. Q: Why might a control not register? A: Safety mode drops commands unless GSPro is the foreground window. Click into GSPro on the PC so it is in focus, then try again. Also confirm both devices are on the same WiFi (not a guest network) and that the firewall prompt was allowed on first launch. Q: Why does GSPro stop responding when I click away from it? A: GSPro reads keyboard shortcuts only while it is the active window on Windows. When another window takes focus, key presses go to that window instead. This affects every keyboard-based controller (including JoyToKey and AutoHotkey), not just Course Control. Click GSPro to give it focus and controls work again. Course Control's safety mode drops input while GSPro is not focused and shows a "GSPro isn't in focus" note, so a dropped command is never silent and never lands on your desktop. See https://thecoursecontrol.com/guides/fix-gspro-losing-focus. Q: Does it work with multiple monitors or fullscreen GSPro? A: Yes. Safety mode checks whether GSPro is the focused window, not which monitor it is on. You can run GSPro fullscreen on one screen and keep a video or scorecard on another. Click the GSPro window to give it focus and your controls land there. Q: Does GSPro have an app for iPhone, iPad, or Mac? A: No. GSPro is a Windows-only PC simulator with no official iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android app. The game needs a Windows PC with a graphics card. You can use a phone or tablet as the controller for that PC, though. Course Control does this through the phone browser, so there is no app to install: scan a QR code and your iPhone, iPad, or Android device becomes the GSPro remote. App-store controller apps exist but most charge a subscription; Course Control is $30 one-time with no subscription. See https://thecoursecontrol.com/guides/gspro-app-iphone-ipad. Q: Can I use GSPro on a Samsung, Pixel, or Android tablet? A: Yes, as the controller. GSPro itself only runs on Windows, but any Android device with a browser can be the remote: Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, Galaxy Tab, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and Amazon Fire tablets all work. Scan the QR code from the desktop app and the controller opens in Chrome, with nothing to install from the Play Store. A cheap Android tablet left by the hitting mat is a popular low-cost setup. See https://thecoursecontrol.com/guides/control-gspro-on-android. ## Troubleshooting (summary) - Phone can't connect: confirm the PC app is running, both devices share the same WiFi (avoid guest networks), allow the Windows firewall prompt, turn off any VPN, then rescan the QR code. - Controls not working: make sure GSPro is the foreground window (safety mode) and the app is not paused. Full focus explainer: https://thecoursecontrol.com/guides/fix-gspro-losing-focus. - Windows SmartScreen "Unknown publisher" on the installer: the build is currently unsigned. Choose "More info" then "Run anyway." - Full troubleshooting lives at https://thecoursecontrol.com/help. ## Keyboard shortcuts The full mapping is on https://thecoursecontrol.com/guides/gspro-keyboard-shortcuts. Key ones: | Action | Key | |---|---| | Club up / club down | I / K | | Toggle putter | U | | Mulligan | Ctrl+M | | Aim (left/right/forward/back) | Arrow keys | | Reset aim | A | | Heat map | Y | | Green grid | G | | Pin indicator | P | | Flyover | O | ## Comparison: Course Control vs. phone apps vs. hardware boxes Full comparison at https://thecoursecontrol.com/compare. | Feature | Course Control | Subscription phone apps | Hardware control boxes | |---|---|---|---| | On your phone | Browser only, scan a QR code, nothing to install | Install their app from the store, keep it updated | No phone, a separate box on your desk | | PC setup | Microsoft Store install, no security warning, auto-updates | A Windows app plus a phone app | Plug in via USB or Bluetooth, sometimes needs a driver | | Pricing | $30 one-time, free updates within v1 | Monthly subscription | Hardware cost up front | | Free trial | 14 days, no card | Usually needs a card, cancel before it bills | No trial, just a return policy | | Any device, any player | Any browser, no per-device login | Only phones that can run their app, each signs in | One physical box, whoever is holding it | | Staying connected | Auto-finds the PC on a new WiFi address, no QR re-scan | Re-pair or re-scan after a PC address change | Wired/paired, no network address to lose | | Privacy & account | No account, no login, stays on local WiFi | Most want an account, setup can route through their servers | No account, buttons over USB/Bluetooth | | Golf-ready layout | Curated for GSPro, labeled and color-coded out of the box | Blank slate or starter template | Pre-printed labels, fixed layout | | Mouse & keyboard | Trackpad + live keyboard built in, click any GSPro menu | Some have a mouse mode, varies | Buttons fire shortcuts only, typing means walking to the PC | Named hardware/app alternatives and their approximate prices, for reference: - Club Keyboard: hardware box, about $200 to $300. - Elgato Stream Deck (repurposed as a GSPro controller): programmable LCD keys, about $140. - ROXOR Golf: made to order, roughly $80 to $180, or print it yourself. - Wireless numpad or presenter clicker (repurposed): generic input device, about $15 to $40. - Gamepad + AutoHotkey: free, but you write and maintain the key-mapping script yourself, and it hits the same window-focus limitation as any key-emulation tool. - Dedicated GSPro control boxes in general run roughly $150 to $400. - Course Control is $30 one-time with no subscription, using a phone or tablet you already own. ## Related - Course View (https://thecourseview.com) — a tool from the same maker for finding GSPro courses.