In this article, we will discuss how to use the "Format" tab when designing scorecards. For a general overview of printing scorecards along with links to articles discussing other tabs, Click Here.
Paper Size:
There are four options when selecting paper size:
US-Letter Landscape: Select this option to print scorecards with 8.5x11 paper in landscape format (as shown below).
This option provides wider cell spacing, however there will be less vertical space available to add additional rows, tees, and other information.
US-Letter Portrait: Select this option to print scorecards with 8.5x11 paper in portrait format (as shown below).
The cell spacing is not as wide as landscape, however this option provides you more vertical space to add additional rows, tees, and other information.
A4 Landscape: Similar to US Landscape, but using A4 paper size instead.
A4 Portrait: Similar to US Landscape, but using A4 paper size instead.
You can also create a custom paper size by going to Manage Layouts > Add New Layout. Enter the parameters (shown below), and save the layout.
Scorecard Format:
There are four options:
18 hole card: Print a scorecard for all 18 holes.
9 hole card: If the round is being played on a 9-hole course, select this option.
Front 9 card: Print a scorecard for only the Front 9. This option is only available when the selected tournament (in the Pairing Groups tab) is a Front 9 tournament or when "User-Defined" is selected.
Back 9 card: Print a scorecard for only the Back 9. This option is only available when the selected tournament (in the Pairing Groups tab) is a Back 9 tournament or when "User-Defined" is selected.
Include Vertical Fold Space:
For 18-hole scorecards, sometimes players like to fold their scorecards to fit on the cart steering wheel or to fit nicely in their back pocket. By selecting this option, there will be some space added in between the two 9's to accommodate the fold.
Scorecards per Page:
One scorecard per page: No matter the paper size, you can always print one scorecard per page.
Two scorecards per page: Most users printing with US Letter paper will print two scorecards per page either landscape or portrait.
Three scorecards per page: Available only when printing in US Letter Portrait, you can fit three scorecards on one page to save on paper. Keep in mind that space will be limited and adding new rows, tees, and other information may be restricted.
Players, Pairs, Foursomes, Teams:
The options available here are dependent on the tournament that is selected in the "Pairing Groups" tab.
Show every player: Every player in the pairing group will be on a separate row. Typically used when players are playing their own ball (e.g., best ball of 4, Four-Ball). Example below.
Show every pair: Each pair will be listed on their own row. This option is only available when the appropriate tournament is selected (e.g., two-person alternate shot, two-person scramble). Example below.
Show every foursome: Typically used for four-person scrambles, each scorecard will have one row listing all the player's names. Keep in mind that space is limited and only the first one or two players will be visible on the scorecard.
Show every team: An alternative for the previous two options, list the team name (if teams are created) whether they are two-person or 4-person teams on each row. If using two-person teams, the format must be alternate shot or scramble. Example below.
Show both players and pairs/foursomes/teams: This option will add one or two additional rows listing both the players on their separate row and a separate row for each pair/foursome/team. Example below.
Number of Players/Pairs/Foursomes/Teams per Scorecard:
The available options are dependent on what type of tournament is selected in the "Pairing Groups" tab. Here are a couple common examples:
All players in a group on a scorecard: All players in the pairing group are listed on the same scorecard (as shown below).
Two players per scorecard: Players in position 1 and 2 in the pairing group will have their own scorecard and players in position 3 and 4 will have their own scorecard (as shown below).
One player per scorecard: Every player in the round will have their own scorecard (as shown below).
