Q: I uploaded a spreadsheet of players with their Playing Handicap (instead of their Handicap Index). How do I ensure these Playing Handicaps are not mistaken for Handicap Indexes?
A: There are two ways to set Handicap Indexes as Playing Handicaps, and it depends on your situation which one you will need.
OPTION #1) If ALL players will be using their Handicap Index as a Playing Handicap, you can very easily set up your tournaments with this option. This can be done by going to the setup for a tournament, selecting the Advanced Handicap Options, and selecting the available option (as shown below).
OPTION #2) If only some of the players being added to the event/league are using the Handicap Index as their Playing Handicap, go to Golfers > Event/League Roster. Select the player then go to the Handicap Index Summary tab (as shown below).
Enter an "H" after the number. See the example above. By doing this, a 4.0 "Handicap Index" will convert to a 4 Playing Handicap. Make sure to click save to save the Playing Handicap changes.