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Tournament Systems

Learn how to create and manage team-based golf tournaments including Ryder Cup (match play), Scramble (stroke play), Best Ball (individual scoring with team selection), and Shamble (hybrid drive + individual) formats.

Tournament Format Guides:

Scramble Tournaments

Create and manage team scramble tournaments for charity events, corporate outings, or friendly competitions.

Overview

The Scramble Tournament system enables you to organize stroke-play team tournaments where all players hit from each position and the team selects the best shot.

Key Features:

  • Team-based competition (2-4 players per team)
  • Multiple scramble variants (Standard, Texas, Florida, Vegas)
  • USGA handicap calculation for fair NET scoring
  • Tournament branding (custom logo and banner)
  • Team management with player search
  • Tournament type (Men's, Women's, Mixed) with tee configuration
  • Skills contests (Long Drive, Closest to Pin)
  • Custom tournament rules (text and/or PDF upload)
  • Cart assignments for teams
  • Mobile-friendly interface
  • Public, unlisted, or private visibility

Premium Feature: Creating Scramble tournaments requires an active Premium subscription. All users can participate.

Scramble Format Variants

Standard Scramble

All players hit from each position, and the team selects the best shot to play from next. No restrictions on whose shot is selected.

Texas Scramble

Each player's drive must be used a minimum number of times during the round (typically 3-4 drives per player for an 18-hole round).

Florida Scramble

The player whose shot is selected must sit out the next shot. This ensures all team members contribute throughout the round.

Vegas Scramble

On par 3 holes, the team must play from the worst ball instead of the best. Regular scramble rules apply on all other holes.

Team Handicap Calculation

Scramble tournaments use USGA-recommended handicap formulas for fair competition:

4-Person Scramble

  • Player A (lowest): 25% of Course Handicap
  • Player B: 20% of Course Handicap
  • Player C: 15% of Course Handicap
  • Player D (highest): 10% of Course Handicap

2-Person Scramble

  • Lower handicap: 35% of Course Handicap
  • Higher handicap: 15% of Course Handicap

3-Person Scramble

  • Player A (lowest): 30% of Course Handicap
  • Player B: 20% of Course Handicap
  • Player C (highest): 10% of Course Handicap

Example: A 2-person team with handicaps of 12.9 and 20.7:

  • (12.9 × 0.35) + (20.7 × 0.15) = 4.52 + 3.11 = 7.62 → Team Handicap: 8

How to Use

Creating a Tournament

  1. Open the menu (hamburger icon, top-right on mobile) → Games → Tournaments
  2. On the Tournament Hub, tap the Scramble card
  3. Click "Create Tournament" (Premium subscription required)
  4. Follow the 4-step wizard:

Step 1: Tournament Details

  • Enter tournament name
  • Select tournament date
  • Add description (optional)
  • Search for golf course using Google Places
  • Enter course rating and slope (auto-filled if course data available)
  • Select tournament type (Men's, Women's, or Mixed)
  • Select tee(s) for the tournament (based on tournament type)

Step 2: Format Settings

  • Select team size (2, 3, or 4 players)
  • Choose scramble variant (Standard, Texas, Florida, Vegas)
  • Select scoring type (Gross or Net)
  • Choose handicap formula (USGA Standard or Modified)
  • For Texas Scramble: set minimum drives per player
  • Add tournament rules (text) - optional
  • Upload rules PDF - optional

Step 3: Registration Settings

  • Choose visibility (Private, Unlisted, or Public)
  • Set maximum number of teams
  • Enable/disable guest players
  • Choose start type (Shotgun or Tee Times)
  • Set shotgun start time if applicable
  • Upload logo and/or banner image (optional)

Step 4: Review & Create

  • Review all tournament details
  • Click "Create Tournament"
  1. Share tournament link or add teams manually

Adding Teams

As Organizer:

  1. Open your tournament page
  2. Go to Teams tab
  3. Click "Add Team"
  4. Search for players by name or username
  5. Add registered users or guest players
  6. Set team name (optional)
  7. Click "Create Team"

Adding Guest Players:

  • Click "Add Guest" button
  • Enter guest name (required)
  • Enter handicap index (optional, leave blank if unknown)
  • Click "Add Guest" to add to team

Notes:

  • First player added is automatically team captain
  • Players cannot be on multiple teams
  • Team handicap is calculated automatically
  • Assign cart numbers to teams for easy identification
  • When tournament is full, "Add Team" is replaced with "Manage Teams"

Editing Teams

  1. Open your tournament page
  2. Go to Teams tab
  3. Click the edit icon next to the team
  4. Modify team name or players
  5. Click "Save Changes"

You can also:

  • Remove players from a team
  • Add new players to fill spots
  • Delete entire team (with confirmation)

Tournament Settings

Access tournament settings by clicking "Settings" on the tournament page.

Editable Settings:

  • Tournament name and description
  • Date and visibility
  • Tournament branding (logo/banner)
  • Course information
  • Format settings (variant, scoring type)
  • Tournament type (Men's, Women's, Mixed)
  • Tee configuration for men/women
  • Registration settings (max teams, guests)
  • Start configuration

Tournament Rules:

  • Click "Edit Rules" in Settings to access the dedicated rules page
  • Add or edit rules text
  • Upload or replace rules PDF
  • Delete rules PDF if needed

Delete/Cancel Tournament:

  • Delete Tournament - Available when tournament is in setup or registration status
    • Completely removes tournament and all associated data
    • Requires confirmation
  • Cancel Tournament - Available after tournament has started
    • Marks tournament as cancelled but preserves data
    • Use for active or completed tournaments that need to be stopped

Starting the Tournament

Adding teams does not open scoring — you start the tournament yourself when the field is ready:

  1. Assign every team to a playing group — Manage tab → Manage Playing Groups (see Managing Playing Groups below)
  2. Go to the Manage tab and click "Start Tournament"

Start stays locked until every team is assigned to a playing group. If the button won't go, check for teams still sitting unassigned — that's almost always the reason.

Playing Over More Than One Day

A Scramble can run 2, 3 or 4 rounds — the same teams on the same course, with each round's score adding to the team's running total.

  • Set the count in Settings → Number of Rounds before play starts
  • Start and complete each round in order from Round Controls on the Manage tab
  • Complete Tournament stays disabled until every round is complete

Scoring During Tournament

Once a tournament is active, team members can enter scores:

  1. Open the tournament page
  2. Go to Teams tab
  3. Find your team and click "Enter Score"
  4. Score entry page shows:
    • Team name and members at the top
    • Hole-by-hole scoring grid
  5. Enter team score for each hole
  6. Scores are saved automatically
  7. View running total and score relative to par

Score Entry Features:

  • Live team position (e.g. 2nd of 6) in the header, updating in real time as any team posts a hole — see your place without leaving the scorecard
  • Large touch-friendly buttons for quick entry
  • Golf-style formatting (circle for birdie, square for bogey)
  • Running totals for front 9, back 9, and total
  • Real-time sync with leaderboard

Using the Leaderboard

The tournament leaderboard shows live standings:

  1. Open tournament page
  2. Go to Leaderboard tab
  3. View all teams ranked by score

Leaderboard Features:

  • Score Display: Shows score relative to par (e.g., -4, E, +3)
  • Holes Completed: "Thru 14" indicator shows progress
  • Status Indicators:
    • 🟢 Green pulsing dot = Recently scored (updated in last 5 minutes)
    • ✓ Checkmark = Round complete (18 holes)
    • ⭐ Star = Favorited team
  • Legend: Tap legend below status summary to see indicator meanings

Expanding Scorecards:

  • Click any team row to expand their mini scorecard
  • Shows hole-by-hole scores with par comparison
  • Golf-style formatting (circles for birdies, squares for bogeys)
  • Tee info header shows slope and rating

Favorites Feature:

  • Click the ⭐ star on any team to add to favorites
  • Favorited teams appear in a special "Favorites" section at the top
  • Favorites persist locally (stored in browser)
  • Great for tracking your friends' teams in large tournaments

Handicap Formula Information

When viewing a NET scoring tournament, click the ℹ️ info icon next to the Handicap field to see:

  • Which formula the tournament uses (USGA or Modified)
  • Complete breakdown for 2, 3, and 4-person teams
  • Example calculation with real numbers

USGA Formula (70% total for 4-person):

  • 25% A + 20% B + 15% C + 10% D

Modified Formula (50% total for 4-person):

  • 20% A + 15% B + 10% C + 5% D

Flights System (Skill-Based Divisions)

For larger tournaments (10+ teams), you can enable flights to group teams by handicap for fairer competition.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 teams to enable flights
  • Only available for NET scoring tournaments
  • Teams must have handicaps for proper flight assignment

Flight Assignment Modes:

ModeDescription
Auto-BalanceSorts teams by handicap and distributes evenly across flights (recommended)
Handicap RangesFixed handicap ranges per flight (e.g., 0-15, 16-25, etc.)

Setting Up Flights:

  1. During tournament creation (Step 3: Registration Settings):

    • Set Max Teams to 10 or more
    • Select NET scoring (flights not available for GROSS)
    • Toggle "Enable Flights" on
    • Choose Auto-Balance or Handicap Ranges mode
    • For Auto-Balance: select number of flights (2-4)

  2. After teams are added:

    • Go to Manage tab
    • Click "Assign Flights (Auto-Balance)" button
    • Teams are sorted by handicap and distributed evenly
    • Flight filter appears on Leaderboard

Flight Names:

  • Championship (lowest handicaps)
  • Flight A
  • Flight B
  • Flight C (highest handicaps)

Missing Handicaps:

  • Players without handicaps default to 18 for flight assignment
  • Teams with missing handicaps show a warning indicator
  • Encourage players to enter their handicap for accurate flight placement

Viewing Flights:

  • Overview tab: Shows if flights are enabled
  • Leaderboard tab: Filter by flight to see standings within each division
  • Teams tab: Shows flight assignment for each team

Benefits:

  • Teams compete against similar skill levels
  • Multiple winners (1st-3rd in each flight)
  • Encourages participation from all skill levels

Viewing Your Tournaments

Finding Tournaments:

  1. Open the menu → Games → Tournaments, then tap the Scramble card
  2. Use filters:
    • All - All visible tournaments
    • My Tournaments - Tournaments you organize or participate in
    • Active - Currently in progress
    • Completed - Finished tournaments
  3. Use search to find by name

You'll See Your Tournament If:

  • You created it (organizer)
  • You're on a team (participant)
  • It's public or unlisted and you have the link

Tournament Branding

Make your tournament stand out with custom branding:

Logo:

  • Square image (max 400x400)
  • Displayed next to tournament name
  • Shows on tournament cards in list view

Banner:

  • Wide image (max 1920x600)
  • Displayed as header background
  • Dark gradient overlay ensures text readability

Supported Formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF

Managing Playing Groups

After adding teams, assign them to playing groups for the tournament day:

  1. Go to Manage tab on tournament page
  2. Click "Manage Playing Groups"
  3. Use Auto-Assign to automatically distribute teams into groups
  4. Or manually drag teams to groups

Tee Time Settings (for Tee Time starts):

If your tournament uses tee times (not shotgun):

  • Set First Tee Time - when Group 1 starts
  • Set Time Between Groups - interval between groups (7-15 minutes)
  • All group times automatically recalculate when you change these settings

Saving:

  • Click "Save Groups" when done
  • A saving overlay shows progress
  • Success modal confirms changes saved

Notes:

  • Teams tab shows tee times in 12-hour format (e.g., "1:20 PM")
  • When tournament is full (max teams reached), "Add Team" button changes to "Manage Teams"

Viewing Tournament Rules

If the tournament organizer has added rules:

  1. Open the tournament page
  2. Look for "View Tournament Rules" button
  3. Click to open rules modal showing:
    • Tournament rules text
    • Link to download rules PDF (if uploaded)
  4. Organizers see "Edit Rules" link to modify

Troubleshooting & FAQs

"I can't create a tournament"

Solution: You need an active Premium subscription. Check your subscription in Account Settings.

"I can't find my tournament in 'My Tournaments'"

Solution: You must be either the organizer or on a team to see it in My Tournaments. If you were recently added to a team, refresh the page.

"Team handicap seems wrong"

Solution: Team handicap uses the USGA formula which weights lower handicaps more heavily. This is intentional for fair competition.

"Can't add a player - says already assigned"

Solution: Players can only be on one team per tournament. Check if they're already on another team.

"Logo/banner won't upload"

Solution:

  • Check file size (logo: max 10MB, banner: max 20MB)
  • Ensure file type is JPEG, PNG, WebP, or GIF
  • Try a different image if problem persists

"I can't enable flights"

Solution: Flights require:

  • Minimum 10 teams (set Max Teams to 10+)
  • NET scoring type (not GROSS)
  • If you have fewer than 10 teams, the flights option won't appear

"Flight filter isn't showing on leaderboard"

Solution: The flight filter only appears after you click "Assign Flights" in the Manage tab. Teams must have actual flight assignments for the filter to show.

"Flights seem unbalanced"

Solution: Use Auto-Balance mode instead of Handicap Ranges. Auto-Balance distributes teams evenly regardless of handicap distribution, preventing lopsided flights.

Ryder Cup Tournament System

Learn how to create and manage team-based match play tournaments in Ryder Cup format.

Overview

The Ryder Cup Tournament system enables you to organize team-based golf competitions with strategic pairing modes and real-time scoring.

Key Features:

  • Team-based competition (2 teams, 4 to 20 players each, in even sizes)
  • Multiple match formats (Fourball, Foursomes, Scotch Foursomes, Singles)
  • 4 strategic pairing modes for captains
  • Multi-day tournament schedules
  • Real-time scoring and leaderboards
  • Match photos and comments
  • Push and email notifications

Premium Feature: Creating Ryder Cup tournaments requires an active Premium subscription.

Pairing Modes

The system supports 4 strategic pairing modes that determine how captains set match pairings.

1. Open Selection 🟢

Best for: Casual tournaments, friendly competitions

Behavior:

  • Any captain can edit pairings at any time
  • Captains can see opponent's pairings
  • No turn-taking or secrets
  • Quick and flexible

Use Case: Local club tournaments where strategy is less important than getting matches set up quickly.

2. Organizer Controlled 🟠

Best for: Supervised tournaments, exhibition matches

Behavior:

  • Only tournament creator can set pairings
  • Captains are view-only
  • Organizer controls all matchups
  • Ensures fair/balanced pairings

Use Case: Pro-am events, charity tournaments where an organizer wants to control player matchups.

3. Turn-Based Snake Draft 🔵

Best for: Competitive tournaments, team formats (Fourball/Foursomes)

Behavior:

  • Captains take turns selecting pairings
  • Match 1: Team A picks first → Team B responds
  • Match 2: Team B picks first → Team A responds
  • Snake draft pattern alternates for each match
  • Opponents see each other's picks in real-time
  • Strategic counter-picking

UI: Dedicated full-page pairing interface

Use Case: Competitive Ryder Cup format where captains want to strategically respond to opponent pairings.

Example Flow:

Match 1:
  Team USA Captain picks: Tiger & Phil
  → Team Europe Captain responds: Rory & Tommy

Match 2:
  Team Europe Captain picks: Jon & Sergio
  → Team USA Captain responds: Jordan & Justin

4. Sealed Envelope 🟣

Best for: Singles matches, maximum strategy

Behavior:

  • Both captains submit pairings in secret
  • Pairings remain hidden until both teams submit
  • Automatic reveal once both complete
  • No counter-picking - pure strategy
  • Dramatic reveal moment

UI: Dedicated full-page pairing interface

Use Case: Sunday singles where captains want to hide their lineup strength until the reveal.

Example Flow:

1. Captain A submits singles lineup (hidden)
2. Captain B submits singles lineup (hidden)
3. Both submitted → Automatic reveal
4. Matchups shown side-by-side

How to Use

Creating a Tournament

  1. Open the menu (hamburger icon, top-right on mobile) → Games → Tournaments
  2. On the Tournament Hub, tap the Ryder Cup Style card
  3. Click "Create Tournament" (Premium subscription required)
  4. Follow the 6-step wizard:

Step 1: Tournament Details

  • Enter tournament name (e.g., "Club Championship 2025")
  • Select start and end dates
  • Choose location (golf course)
  • Set team size — even sizes only: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 players per team

Step 2: Format & Sessions

  • Choose a template:
    • Classic Ryder Cup - 3 days, 5 sessions (Foursomes and Fourball on days 1 and 2, Singles on day 3)
    • Weekend Ryder Cup - 2 days, 3 sessions (two Fourball sessions on day 1, Singles on day 2)
    • Single Day Match Play - 1 day, 1 session (Singles only)
    • Custom - Build your own schedule
  • Each session shows its pairing mode (more below)

Step 3: Handicaps & Courses

  • Set handicap allowances for each format:
    • Singles: 100% (full handicap)
    • Fourball: 90%
    • Foursomes: 50%
  • Assign golf courses to sessions (optional - can select during play)

Step 4-5: Build Teams

  • Select players for Team 1 from your buddies
  • Assign a Team Captain and optional Vice-Captain
  • Repeat for Team 2
  • Each team needs 4 to 20 players, matching the even team size you chose

Step 6: Review & Create

  • Review all tournament details
  • Click "Create Tournament"
  • Receive confirmation and notifications sent to all players

Setting Pairings (Turn-Based Mode)

Best for: Fourball and Foursomes matches where strategy matters

  1. Open your tournament page
  2. Click "Set Match Pairings" button
  3. Find the session and click "Open Pairing Interface"
  4. Captain A's Turn:
    • Click "Start Turn-Based Draft"
    • Select 2 players for Match 1
    • Click "Lock In Selection"
  5. Captain B's Turn:
    • See Captain A's pairing
    • Choose 2 responding players
    • Click "Lock In Selection"
  6. Match 2 (order flips):
    • Captain B picks first
    • Captain A responds
  7. Continue alternating for all matches

Why Use This?

  • Strategic counter-picking
  • Respond to opponent's pairings
  • Real-time transparency

Setting Pairings (Sealed Envelope Mode)

Best for: Singles matches where you want maximum drama

  1. Open your tournament page
  2. Click "Set Match Pairings" button
  3. Find the session and click "Open Pairing Interface"
  4. Both Captains Independently:
    • Select players for ALL matches
    • Review your lineup
    • Click "Seal & Submit Pairings"
    • See "Waiting for opponent..." message
  5. Once both teams submit:
    • Automatic reveal shows all matchups side-by-side
    • Dramatic moment - see how lineups matched up!

Why Use This?

  • Hide your strategy from opponents
  • No counter-picking allowed
  • Dramatic reveal moment
  • Pure strategic lineup building

Setting Pairings (Open Mode)

Best for: Casual tournaments, quick setup

  • Any captain can edit pairings at any time
  • Both teams see each other's pairings
  • Simple point-and-click interface
  • No turn-taking required

Setting Pairings (Organizer Mode)

Best for: Supervised events, charity tournaments

  • Only the tournament creator can set pairings
  • Captains view pairings but can't edit
  • Ensures fair/balanced matchups
  • Great for exhibitions and pro-am events

Scoring a Match

For Players in the Match:

  1. Go to tournament page → View Sessions & Matches
  2. Find your session and match
  3. Click "Start Match" button
  4. Enter scores hole-by-hole:
    • Team 1 score
    • Team 2 score
    • System automatically calculates match status
  5. Match status updates in real-time:
    • "A/S" (All Square)
    • "2 UP" (2 holes ahead)
    • "DORMIE" (up by holes remaining)
    • "2&1" (won by 2 holes with 1 to play)
  6. Click "Complete Match" when finished
  7. Automatic return to session page

For Spectators:

  • Anyone can view matches in progress
  • See real-time score updates
  • View complete scorecard
  • Watch match status change live
  • "View Only Mode" badge shown

Viewing Tournament Progress

Tournament Page Shows:

  • Current team scores (Team A: 14.5, Team B: 13.5)
  • "Leading" badge on winning team
  • Team rosters with captain indicators
  • Session status (Not Paired / In Progress / Completed)
  • "View Sessions & Matches" button

Leaderboard Shows:

  • Overall tournament score
  • Session-by-session breakdown
  • Individual match results
  • Player avatars with team colors
  • Match status for in-progress matches
  • Points breakdown (who won what)

Real-time Updates:

  • Team scores update instantly when matches complete
  • Match status updates as scores are entered
  • Current hole number shown for active matches
  • "In Progress" indicator for ongoing matches
  • No page refresh needed - all live!

Adding Photos to Matches

  1. Open a match page
  2. Scroll to "Match Photos" section
  3. Click "Upload Photo" button
  4. Select image from device (max 10MB)
  5. Add optional caption (200 characters max)
  6. Click "Upload"
  7. Photo appears in gallery instantly
  8. All participants see photos in real-time

Photo Features:

  • Grid layout (2 columns mobile, 3 desktop)
  • Click to view full-size lightbox
  • Delete your own photos
  • Automatic image compression (faster uploads)
  • Attribution shows who uploaded

Commenting on Matches

  1. Open any match page
  2. Scroll to "Match Comments" section
  3. Type your comment (optional: select hole number)
  4. Click "Post Comment"
  5. See real-time updates as others comment
  6. Edit or delete your own comments

Comment Features:

  • Real-time updates
  • User avatars and names
  • Hole-specific comments (e.g., "Great birdie on #17!")
  • Edit/delete your own
  • Sorted newest first

Managing Your Tournament

Tournament Creator Can:

  • View all matches and scores
  • Set pairings in Organizer mode
  • Delete tournament (if no matches started)
  • Cancel tournament (if matches in progress)
  • Archive completed tournaments
  • Edit tournament details

Team Captains Can:

  • Set pairings (based on mode)
  • View all team members
  • See opponent's pairings (in some modes)
  • Score matches they're playing in
  • Comment and upload photos

Players Can:

  • Score their own matches
  • View tournament progress
  • See team rosters
  • Add photos and comments
  • Receive notifications for:
    • Tournament invitations
    • Pairing completions
    • Match assignments

Troubleshooting & FAQs

"I can't create a tournament"

Issue: "Create Tournament" button is grayed out or shows error.

Solution: You need an active Premium subscription to create Ryder Cup tournaments. Check your subscription status in Account Settings.

"I can't see the pairing interface"

Issue: Session shows but no pairing button appears.

Solution: Only team captains can set pairings. If you're not a captain, you can view pairings once they're set but can't create them.

"Turn-based pairing isn't advancing"

Issue: Made a pick but still shows "Your Turn".

Solution:

  1. Refresh the page to see latest state
  2. Ensure you clicked "Lock In Selection" button
  3. Check that you selected the correct number of players (2 for team formats, 1 for singles)
  4. Wait for the other captain's response

"Sealed mode won't reveal pairings"

Issue: Both captains submitted but matchups still hidden.

Solution:

  1. Verify both teams have actually submitted (check status messages)
  2. Refresh the page - reveal is automatic once both submit
  3. If stuck, try clicking "Reveal Pairings" button manually
  4. Contact tournament creator if issues persist

"Can't start a match"

Issue: "Start Match" button is missing or disabled.

Solution:

  • Only players in the match, team captains, or tournament creator can start matches
  • Ensure pairings are complete for the session
  • Refresh the page to see updated match status
  • Check you're logged in as the correct user

"Scores aren't updating in real-time"

Issue: Entered scores but leaderboard doesn't update.

Solution:

  1. Ensure you have stable internet connection
  2. Refresh the page to force sync
  3. Check that match status is "In Progress" (not Pending or Completed)
  4. Verify scores were saved (should see success message)

"Can't upload photos"

Issue: Photo upload fails or shows error.

Solution:

  • Check file size (max 10MB)
  • Ensure file type is JPG, PNG, or GIF
  • Check internet connection
  • Try refreshing the page and uploading again
  • Clear browser cache if problem persists

"Notifications not received"

Issue: Didn't get push or email notification for tournament event.

Solution:

  1. Check notification permissions in browser/device settings
  2. Verify email notification preferences in Account Settings
  3. Check spam/junk folder for emails
  4. Ensure you're listed as a player or captain in the tournament
  5. Tournament creator should verify all players were properly added

"How do I delete a tournament?"

Answer: Only the tournament creator can delete tournaments. Open the tournament page, click the settings icon, and choose "Delete Tournament".

Note: You can only fully delete tournaments that haven't started any matches. If matches are in progress, you can Cancel the tournament instead. Completed tournaments can be Archived.

"What's the difference between Fourball and Foursomes?"

Fourball (Best Ball):

  • 2 vs 2 format
  • Each player plays their own ball
  • Best score per hole counts for the team
  • More aggressive play style

Foursomes (Alternate Shot):

  • 2 vs 2 format
  • Partners alternate shots on the same ball
  • Requires teamwork and strategy
  • More conservative play style

"How are handicaps used in tournaments?"

Answer: Handicap allowances vary by format:

  • Singles: 100% of handicap (full allowance)
  • Fourball: 90% of handicap
  • Foursomes: 50% of handicap

These allowances are set in Step 3 of the tournament creation wizard and follow USGA guidelines for fair competition.

"Can I change pairings after submitting?"

Answer: It depends on the pairing mode. In Open Selection, any captain can go back and re-edit pairings at any time — nothing is locked once you save. In Organizer Controlled, the tournament creator can change them the same way (captains stay view-only). In Turn-Based Snake Draft and Sealed Envelope, the whole point is committing to a pick — you lock in a selection, or seal and submit — so double-check your lineup before you confirm.

"Who can see match results?"

Answer: Everyone in the tournament (all players from both teams) can view:

  • Live match scoring
  • Completed match results
  • Tournament leaderboard
  • Photos and comments

Even if you're not playing in a specific match, you can watch it in spectator mode with real-time updates.