You can create ABCD pairings with foursomes using our Automatic Scheduler when creating pairings for a round.
To do this, first go to Rounds > Round Profile > Scheduling Settings. Make sure you are set to play foursomes.
Then, go to Rounds > Create New Pairings > Automatic Scheduling
In the Further Schedule By tab, select "ABCD". The following options will be available:
Optimize for most diversity based on previous round pairings: When creating the pairings, look at pairings from previous round(s) in the event or league, and minimize the chance of players playing with the same players again.
Optimize for most diversity based on previous round pairings and balance total indexes in each tee time: When creating the pairings, look at pairings from previous round(s) in the event or league, and minimize the chance of players playing with the same players again. Furthermore, also make sure the total of all indexes in each foursome are balanced and equal as possible.
Place A's from low to high, B's from high to low, and continue alternating: Take a look at the following ABCD pairings:
The pairings are being created with the "snake" ordering.Random: Create absolutely random pairings by ABCD. Do not look at previous rounds to balance the scheduling. Simply identify players as A,B, C, and D players and organize as such.
After deciding on the ABCD option, click "Save", "Continue"
The ABCD pairings will be created. Click on "Additional Information" and select "Handicap Index" to view the indexes next to the players names.
You can also go to Rounds > Round Player Roster > and sort the players by index. By doing this, we will place the players in their ABCD "buckets" for easy viewing.