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Most golf associations manage team cup matches where teams created from different clubs compete against each other in round-robin matches or bracket tournaments. There are many different variations of this type of competition. In most cases, there are different cups (sections) that comprise a small set of teams organized regionally (to minimize travel). There are many different variations of point systems, tournament formats, and playoff systems used. Furthermore, sometimes there are divisions that separate all of the different cups (sections).
There are two different versions of this feature:
Simple Team Matches: This version is automatically enabled for all Golf Genius TM Association users. The teams are organized into a single level of sections.
Advanced Team Matches: In this version, teams have a multi-level organization. For instance, there may be multiple divisions. Within each division, there are multiple sections (cups). Within each section, there are multiple teams. Note: To enable this version, contact support.
Additionally, there are two different Team Match formats that can be played:
Round Robin: Teams play head-to-head matches with other teams in their section using a Round Robin schedule (every team plays every other team in the section an equal amount of times).
Brackets: Teams play head-to-head matches using a single elimination playoff bracket to determine an overall winner. In many cases, this format is used as a playoff system for a previous Round Robin Team Match.
In this article, we will guide you through setting up and managing team cup matches using both formats, providing links to relevant articles for your reference.
Initial Setup
To create any Team Match Season, you will need to work through the Team Matches Wizard. The Team Matches Wizard is your easy-to-use guide for setting up a Team Match Season. It works like a helpful caddie, walking you through each step of building your season. The wizard smartly waits to create your event and round details until you've finalized all your settings, reducing common setup issues. You'll complete it one step at a time, ensuring everything is ready for your season.
The Team Matches Wizard Article will guide you through the initial setup and provide links to articles for all steps for both Round Robin and Bracket Team Match Season. These steps include:
Creating a Season
Initial Setup
Structure (Managing Regions and Sections for Round Robin Format)
Creating Teams and assigning Seeding
Reviewing Schedule
Finalizing Setup
Viewing and Managing Team Matches (Summary Page)
After walking through the Team Matches wizard and finalizing the Setup, you will have access to the Team Matches Summary page. For complete details on the Summary page, Click Here. From the Summary page, you will be able to view and manage everything about the Team Matches Season. You can access the following:
Setup Wizard to modify:
Season Settings (Initial Setup)
Structure for Round Robin Formats (Region and Sections)
Team and Seeding
Update Schedule Details
View a Summary of Team Matches
View the Results of Team Matches
Print Score Reports
Manage Team Captains
Manage the Team Matches Portal
Access Advanced Mode (Event Dashboards)
For details about all these options, check out the Team Matches Summary Page.
Adding Players to the Teams
For details about adding players to Teams, Click Here.
Team Captains
Team captains can assume a significant portion of the responsibilities for managing team matches, including adding players, creating pairings, and entering results. Check out the following articles for managing team captains:
Team Captain Manager Site Permissions: You can give the team captain manager limited manager site permissions that allow them to access more than just the portal.
Assigning Team Captains (Summary Page): Team captains can be assigned to teams from the Team Matches Summary Page.
Team Captain Instruction: For an article to share with team captains that outlines how to access certain features and manage teams.
Advanced Mode (Event Dashboards)
With full access to the hidden events, you can utilize various other tools and features to manage team matches as needed. For details about the available options when accessing the advanced mode (event dashboard), Click Here.