Here’s a clean breakdown of the PGA contest formats available for major tournaments (especially on EO / RunYourPool-style offerings):
PGA Major Tournament Formats:
1. O&D (One & Done) / Golf Pick X
How it works:
Pick one golfer per tournament
Golfer can typically only be used once per season
Scoring options:
Total Winnings ($)
Total Strokes
Why commissioners like it:
Simple, season-long engagement
Strategic (you can’t reuse top golfers)
2. Majors Tiers / Salary Cap
How it works:
Build a lineup using:
Tiered groups (pick one golfer per tier), or
Salary cap system (stay under a budget)
Scoring options:
Total Winnings ($)
Total Strokes
Why it’s popular:
More interactive than O&D
Balances stars + sleepers