Abstract: A method is provided for golf play over subsequent plays for each selected golf hole of a golf course played. A player estimates the distance and direction of a desired golf stroke with reference to a golf distance indicator and stroke recording device, comprising a plurality of map sheets correlated to the golf holes of the golf course and including for each hole a map depicting an aerial representation, preferably a photograph, of the hole and having a scaled rectilinear grid superimposed thereon. The player records the selected golf club and the landing point of the golf ball for each golf stroke on the respective map sheet. For subsequent rounds of play on each golf hole, the player utilizes the landing points paths of the golf ball and recorded indica of club type, together with the scaled grid to compensate for errors in the golf type selection and golf stroke encountered during previous rounds of play.