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Frequently asked questions

Everything golfers ask us most about the cards, the site and how it all works.

Are these cards really free?
Yes — every card on East Lane Golf is free to download and print, with no paywall, trial or hidden tier. There's no catch: we don't sell your data or run ads on the site either.
Do I need to sign up or give an email address?
No. Every PDF downloads directly with no account, no email gate and no form to fill in. The only time we'll ever ask for an email is if you choose to opt in to a notification when new cards go up — and that's entirely optional.
What size do the cards print at?
Every card is laid out on a single A4 sheet with two identical copies side by side. Print at 100% scale (not “fit to page”, which can shrink it slightly), then cut down the centre — you'll get two copies from one sheet, so you can keep one and give one away.
My printer is cutting off the edges — what's going on?
That's almost always a scaling setting. Most printers default to “fit to printable area”, which shrinks the page slightly and can crop the outer edge. Look for a “100%” or “actual size” option in your print dialog rather than “fit to page” or “shrink to fit”.
Can I use the cards on my phone instead of printing them?
Yes — the PDFs work fine on a phone or tablet if you'd rather not print. On iPhone or iPad, PDFs usually open in Safari; tap the Share icon and choose “Save to Files” to keep a permanent copy you can open without a signal on the course.
Where does the advice on the cards come from?
The thinking behind the cards draws on published strokes-gained research (Mark Broadie's work in particular) and shot-tracking data from sources like Shot Scope, which both point to the same broadly-applicable pattern: most amateur golfers lose strokes in a few predictable places. We write the cards to be practical and usable, not academic.
Do you have anything for stretching or fitness, not just scoring?
Yes — the Physical Preparation cards cover a six-minute pre-round mobility routine, a home mobility routine for a couple of times a week, a post-round cool-down, and a set of simple bodyweight moves for rotation and stability. None of it needs a gym or any equipment, and it's laid out exactly like every other card — free, printable, no sign-up.
How often do you add new cards?
There's no fixed schedule, but the set has grown steadily and continues to. Every card carries a version number, and we revise them from time to time based on feedback. If you'd like an email the day a new card goes up, you can opt in on the About page — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Can I suggest a new card, or report something that's wrong?
Please do — the feedback form on the About page goes straight to the team, and it's genuinely how we decide what to build next. Found a typo, a confusing instruction, or a card you wish existed? That's exactly the kind of thing to send.
Are you affiliated with a specific golf club, brand or tour?
No — East Lane Golf isn't tied to any particular golf club, equipment brand or tour. It's an independent set of tools built by Pacedall Labs, a small technology studio, with no sponsorship or affiliate relationships shaping what we recommend.
Can I use these cards for coaching, or with my golf club or society?
Yes — the cards are free to print and use for personal, coaching, club or society use. If you're introducing a group of golfers to the cards, the full ZIP download on the Cards page is the quickest way to grab everything at once.
Do the online builders (distance card, wedge matrix) save or store my numbers?
No — the builders run entirely in your browser. Your numbers are used to generate the printable card on the spot and aren't saved to a server or account anywhere. If you close the tab, you'll need to re-enter them next time.
Why do some cards have a version number on them?
It's a small transparency habit: cards get revised occasionally as we refine the wording or fix something that wasn't as clear as it should be. The version number on each card just tells you, and anyone you hand a copy to, which revision they're looking at.