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

Before you begin

• For private/online contests, use FSX Live → Contests (performance.foresightsports.com).

• FSX 2018: the Enable Local Contest toggle is under Language & Units.

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

• Joining Leagues
• Custom Leagues

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.

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).

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).

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.