FSX 2018/2020: Create & Manage a Local Contest

FSX 2018/2020: Create & Manage a Local Contest

This guide is for FSX 2018/FSX 2020 Local Contests. For FSX Play, see FSX Play Creating Local/Offline Contests 

Before you begin

If you are looking to create Leagues or join one click on the links below. 

Step 1: Enable Local Contest (FSX Settings)

  • Open FSX → Settings → Game tab.

  • Check Enable Local Contest.

Please Note: For FSX 2018 users the option is under Language & Units.

Step 2: Open Local Contest

  • From Main Menu → Compete → Competitions.

  • Select Local Contest at the bottom of the page.

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Step 3: Create your contest

  • Choose Closest to the Pin or Long Drive.

  • Name the contest (unique title).

  • Set Start/End date & time (pencil icon) for multi-hour/day windows.

  • Limit shots per user; set distance from pin (Closest to the Pin).

  • Optionally set Location/Hole (pencil icon next to Location).

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Step 4: Join, add players, and view leaders

  • Find your contest in the Contest List and Join.

  • Add players via the on-screen menu (upper-left).

  • The leaderboard shows top contestants only (no full export).

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Notes & limitations

  • Local Contest tracks leaders only; there’s no export of total participants.

  • If you need leagues, join/create them from the linked pages on foresightsports.com.

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