Feature Evaluation Chart:
Tournament Management Systems
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Support & Infrastructure
15 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Always on and accessible | Cloud-based software, always on and accessible from anywhere |
| Online knowledge base | Comprehensive online Knowledge Base available with one click |
| Expert support | 24/7 Product support experts available 24/7 |
| Database redundancy | Multiple database copies automatically synchronized in multiple locations |
| Worst case restore period | Defined recovery period in the event of total data loss |
| Database sharding | Database divided into multiple shards for performance and fast recovery |
| Auto server scalability | Application servers start/stop automatically based on dynamic load |
| External monitoring | External consulting services monitoring database and application servers |
| Transparent pricing | Subscription-based with transparent pricing |
| Data encryption | Data fully encrypted at rest and in flight |
| GDPR & PCI Level 1 | GDPR compliant and PCI Level 1 certified |
| Data ownership | Customer owns the data |
| Web Application Firewall | Multi-layer WAF (AWS WAF + Cloudflare) protecting against OWASP top-10 threats |
| Vulnerability management | Quarterly ASV scans, annual third-party penetration testing, automated dependency scanning |
| Multi-factor Authentication | MFA will be available soon |
Events
6 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick setup | Create simple single-round games in minutes |
| Full setup | Complex single and multi-round events with divisions, flights, tournament formats |
| Organize by season/category | Assign each event to a season and category |
| Clone events | Clone past events to quickly set up new events |
| Non-Golf Events | Support for registration and participant management for meetings, seminars, or any other type of gathering |
| Drive, Chip & Putt | Full support for scoring DCP events |
Players & Rosters
19 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Master roster | Capture and manage full list of members or golfers |
| Import from Handicap Provider | Automatically pull handicap provider roster into master roster |
| Import from spreadsheet (Master Roster) | Import players from a spreadsheet |
| Sync with club system | Automatically synchronize master roster from club system |
| Export to spreadsheet | Export master roster to a spreadsheet |
| Handicap ID number | Capture GHIN or other handicap identification number |
| Photo | Capture player photo and show on leaderboards |
| Unlimited custom fields | Create your own profile fields to store full player information |
| Player default tees | Assign default tee for each course for each gender or specific players |
| Secure email/password login | Players can login to the event website to see full event or league information |
| Leaderboard Profile Display | Select Player information can be displayed on tournament leaderboards |
| Import from master roster | Pull players from the master roster |
| Import from spreadsheet (Event Roster) | Import players from spreadsheet (great for outings) |
| Import from GHIN | Pull in players from GHIN (great for guests) |
| Update handicap indexes | Automatically update indexes from GHIN and other systems |
| Advanced handicap indexes | Low HI, Low HI over period, average of current H.I. with Low H.I. variants |
| Player activity log | Detailed searchable log of every add/update/delete |
| Handicap index management log | Detailed searchable log of every handicap index update |
| Calendar log | Detailed log of adding, deleting, or editing Rounds |
Courses & Tees
10 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Hole information | Capture yardage, par, and handicap for each hole |
| Slope and rating | Capture slope and rating for 18 holes and each side |
| Hole labels | Custom labels for each hole (great for 27-hole facilities) |
| Green depth | Enter depth of each green for hole location sheets |
| Pace of play | Set pace for each hole for expected pace on scorecards. Each Tee can have its own Pace of Play defined |
| Shotgun priority | Order for doubling up holes in shotgun starts |
| Tee time interval | Default interval for automatic tee time pairings |
| CRD Integration | Retrieve course data from USGA, Golf Canada and WHS CRDs and post scores for PCC calculation |
| Custom Tee Coloring | One color or combination of two colors can be defined for any tee |
| Course Rotations/Cross Nines | Scoring and handicapping across continuous 9 holes |
Divisions, Flights & Teams
8 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Divisions | Organize players/teams into divisions and track results |
| Flights | Organize by flight within each division |
| Teams by Pairing | Automatically create teams by Pair (AB/CD), Foursomes, etc. |
| Custom teams | Ryder cups, teams of any size, virtual teams |
| Autofill Div / Flights / Teams | Autofill based on handicap index, course handicap, custom seeding, customer fields. Divisions can be created based on one or more of these criteria |
| Event and Round level | Each round can have unique Divisions, Flights and/or Teams |
| Automatic Creation of teams | Team based registration will automatically create teams when registration closes |
| Default Tees for Divisions or Flights | Define which tees each Division or Flight will use and quickly assign all in the pairings |
Pairing Management
17 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pairing size | Up to sixsomes |
| Automated pairings | Random, AB, ABCD, Team, Total Index, Entry number, Custom Field, copied from another round, or based on tournament results |
| Multi-Round Pairings | Create the same pairings for all rounds |
| Wave Pairings | Championship style, multi-round pairings |
| Player tee time selection | Allow player to select their own tee time |
| Keep together | Specify which players should be kept together |
| Spread apart | Specify which players should be kept apart |
| Optimized pairings | Minimize repeats; ensure everyone plays with everyone else |
| Players times together | Automatic tracking of how many times players played together |
| Tee times | Auto-create tee times based on starting time and interval |
| Shotgun | Auto-assign shotgun starting holes based on priority; one-click reverse shotgun setup |
| Assign course and tee | Assign based on gender, flight, index, or other info |
| Swap players / pairs / pairings | Easily swap players, pairs, or pairing groups |
| Blinds | Add a blind when teams are short a player |
| Blind Teams | Create blind teams with members in different pairing groups |
| Substitutes | Easily replace a player for last-minute changes |
| Player information | Ability to display player information on the pairings |
Competitions & Scoring
24 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiple competitions/event | Unlimited independent competitions per event |
| Competitions across rounds | Aggregate competitions across multiple rounds |
| Score posting to GHIN | Post all or selected scores to GHIN with hole-by-hole scoring |
| Scoring formats | Stroke play, match play, Stableford, Quota, Skins, Birdies, Ringers / Eclectics |
| Individual competitions | Player vs player, foursome, field, or flight |
| Team competitions | Pair vs pair/field/flight, foursome vs field/flight |
| Teams within teams | 12-person team of six 2-person teams playing best ball or alt shot |
| 6/6/6, 9/9, 3/3/3 events | Different formats with different handicapping within a round |
| Scramble & 2x2 Scramble | Various scramble formats with controlled ABCD handicapping |
| Stableford & Quota | Support for Stableford and Quota formats |
| Wheels | Each player vs each player in each group |
| Balls | Own ball, best ball, both balls, average, 6/6/6, alt shot, scramble |
| Advanced Balls | Custom scoring rules by hole, player, index or score |
| Holes | 18, 36, 54 holes, front nine, back nine, Nassau |
| Brackets | Brackets of any size and season bracket formats |
| Stroke to bracket | Stroke play rounds with auto qualifying/seeding into bracket |
| Ringerboards / Eclectics | Best score on each hole across multiple rounds |
| Round Robin | Automatic creation of flights/matches with points standings |
| Aggregate skins | Skins over player's front 9 and back 9 for 18-hole equivalent |
| Ryder Cup | Multiple competitions across rounds with team points |
| High School / College Golf | Team tournament format taking best x scores, gross and/or net |
| Multi-round, different formats | 18 holes best ball, 18 alt-shot, 18 both balls with handicap to tenths, Consolidated leaderboards by aggregating compatible tournaments |
| User-scored tournaments | Tournament leaderboards for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, etc |
| Interclub / Cup / Team Matches | Manage team cup matches where teams created from different clubs compete against each other in round-robin matches or bracket tournaments |
Handicapping
18 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Handicap indexes | Automatically updated from Handicap Provider or manually defined |
| User defined Playing Handicap | Ability to manually override Playing Handicap calculation |
| Decimal playing handicaps | Allow Playing Handicaps to tenths or hundredths to minimize ties |
| Maximum handicaps | Set a cap on Playing Handicap or Handicap Indexes |
| Limit partner difference | Limit difference in partner handicaps to defined maximum or percentage reduction |
| Limit team handicap | Optionally limit total team handicap with reduction options |
| No strokes on par 3 | Disallow strokes on par 3 holes in skins tournaments |
| Players without index (Day handicapping) | Support for Peoria, Callaway 15 or 16, and System 36 handicapping |
| Playing handicap | Convert index to Playing Handicap based on multiple criteria |
| Team handicaps | Calculate combined handicap for each team |
| Playing from tees with different pars | Auto-adjust playing handicap based on tees played if par is different |
| Handicap analysis | Detailed explanation of Playing Handicap calculation |
| Handicap allocation | Allocate shots to holes based on course/hole Stroke Index |
| Half strokes | Option to reduce handicap allocation to half shot per hole |
| Subset of holes played | Compute Playing Handicaps if tournament uses less than 9 or 18 holes |
| Match Play Half Shots | Allocate half of 18 hole Playing handicap over 9 holes. Odd handicaps will get 1/2 shot per side |
| Automated Handicap Index updates | Update Handicap Indexes at defined times |
| Automated Score Posting | Automatically post scores to select Handicap Providers |
Scoring
7 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Score entry | Hole by hole, 18-hole totals, 9-hole totals, team hole by hole, hole by hole match results or total match result |
| Gross/net preview | Preview results while entering scores |
| Random scores | Auto-populate scores to test leaderboards |
| Tiebreakers | USGA, lowest to highest handicap, last to first hole, tee times; single and multi-round options |
| Points and Purse | Winner takes all, 1 to Nth place, Gross/Net bias (player or team only awarded best finish in Gross or Net); unique purse and points by Division or Flight |
| Adjustments | Manual leaderboard position, purse and/or points adjustments with optional comments |
| Maximum scores | Define maximum score per hole based on par or defined value |
Leaderboards
15 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Consolidated leaderboard | All competitions shown on a single leaderboard |
| Player information | Show additional information under each player's name |
| Denote pros/amateurs | Mark pros and amateurs on the leaderboard |
| Cut lines | Low X, Low X plus ties, cut line forecasting during round |
| Leaderboard Sections | Split leaderboard into sections by position |
| TV leaderboards | Scrolling leaderboard with photos and sponsor content on TV |
| TV Shows | Customized display of leaderboards, photos, text and videos with split screen capability |
| Leaderboard Snapshots | Save status after each round; view round-by-round history |
| Advanced TV Leaderboards | Custom TV shows with different leaderboards on different monitors |
| Season Points (Player of the Year, Order of Merit, etc) | Aggregate points for players across multiple events and tournaments |
| Season Money List | Aggregate purse for players across multiple events and tournaments |
| Colors on leaderboard | Define score colors to denote under par, even par or over par total scores |
| Ryder / Solheim Cup Style leaderboard | 2 or 3 team point summary with optional team and event logos and message |
| Country or State flags | Option to display flags next to player's name |
| Team Logos | Option to display team logos on leaderboards |
Stats
5 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Course stats | Scoring averages by course, round, and hole |
| Player stats | Player performance across one or more rounds |
| Season long competitions | Auto track season points, ringers / eclectics, birdies |
| Parimutuels | Enter bets, auto-calculate odds and results/payouts |
| Stroke Index Analysis | Generate score averages by tee and handicap groups |
Scorecards
14 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Scorecard library | System templates and ability to create your own |
| 18 and 9-hole scorecards | 18-hole, 9-hole, and custom course scorecards |
| Two per page | Option to fit two scorecards per page |
| Players per scorecard | Individual, pairs, foursomes |
| Configurable headers | Event name, tee time, starting hole, player name, course name |
| Handicap allocation | Holes dotted automatically based on course/hole handicaps |
| Highlight starting hole | Auto-highlight starting hole for shotgun starts |
| Multiple tees per card | Show all tees being played within a pairing group |
| Additional lines | Lines for team score, comments, etc. |
| Configurable notes | Custom note on each scorecard |
| Signature lines | Signature lines for competitor and marker |
| Custom fonts & colors | Full control of font, size, colors, backgrounds |
| Custom logos & placement | Add logos and control placement, size, and opacity |
| Scorecard covers | Custom covers for two-sided scorecards |
Other Printed Materials
11 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Scoreboards | Large format scoreboards from template library |
| Cart signs | Generate cart signs using templates or design your own |
| Tee sheets | Print tee sheet with any information desired |
| Alpha lists | Alphabetical player list with starting hole, tee, flight, etc. |
| Hole location sheet | One-page summary of hole locations on each green |
| Proximity markers | Markers for closest to hole, longest drive, etc. |
| Report composer | Powerful report composer for fully customized reports |
| Report library | System library plus your own organized library |
| User community reports | Search library of reports from the Golf Genius community |
| Spreadsheet exports | Custom spreadsheet exports for rosters, leaderboards, etc. |
| Rich data field options | Data fields from across the system for custom formatting |
League Management
11 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| League website | Dedicated website for each league |
| Email promotion | Email blasts for league and round signups |
| League/round rosters | Solicit player plans via email or league website |
| League Manager | Appoint players with management capability for a league |
| Online registration | Register via email or website with guest option |
| Optimized pairings | Automated pairings for minimum repeats by division/flight |
| Play when you can | No tee sheet — play in a defined period and turn in scorecards |
| Substitutes and guests | Easily manage subs and guests round to round |
| League formats | Ringerboards, round robin team match play, etc. |
| Event or League Point Standings | Auto roll up daily points to season points on league website |
| Team Draft | Allow team captains to choose the members of their team |
Event Websites
8 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Customizable branding | Custom logos, colors, banners, and backgrounds |
| Sponsor content | Showcase sponsor content (unlimited storage of logos, banners and background images) |
| Tee Sheet | Present tee sheet by time, group, or name |
| Leaderboard | Display results across all competitions |
| Photos | Upload photos to create a digital picture book |
| Unlimited pages | Create new pages using template library |
| Stand alone website | Create website not related to an event or league |
| Language Translation | Display text in one of 9 different languages |
Mobile App & Live Scoring
10 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Free download | Free app for iPhone, iPad and Android |
| Live score entry | Hole-by-hole score entry by group, hole, and player |
| Live leaderboard | Live scoring updates across all competitions |
| Customizable branding | Custom branding on mobile app |
| Sponsor content | Sponsor content on mobile app |
| Access to event website | Jump from mobile app to event website |
| Request Rules Official | Player can trigger a text message to Rules Officials from the mobile app |
| Digital Scorecards | Player / Marker type score entry on the mobile app |
| Player Tee Selection | Allow players to choose what tee they will play on the mobile app |
| Pace of Play | Passively track pace of play based on mobile score entry |
Scoring Stations
4 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tournament officials | Enter scores as groups pass through scoring stations |
| Walking scorers | Volunteer enters scores for an assigned group |
| Shot-by-shot data | Volunteers capture shot by shot data |
| Pace of play tracking | Track pace and alert on violations |
Online Registration
22 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom entry form | Create custom entry form for each event |
| Custom fields | Create your own fields to capture any info |
| Optional/required fields | Tag each field as optional or required |
| Flexible team registration | 1 member with 1-3 guests, 1-2 members, etc. |
| Player limit / waiting list | Auto-form waiting list when limit reached |
| Promote from waiting list | Promote manually or automatically |
| Select tee time at signup | Players select tee time when signing up |
| Pending registration | Treat registrations as pending until approved |
| Register by division | Allow players to register by division |
| Schedule open/close | Auto open and close registration by date/time |
| Invitation list | Email invitations and limit registration to invitees |
| Registration packages | Menu of packages and prices per event |
| Additional options | Dinner tickets, apparel, and other add-ons |
| Donations at checkout | Allow players to add a donation |
| Multi-Stage Events | Manage Qualifiers that lead into Championships |
| Multi-Event Series | Create multiple related events with Registration, Payment and Tournament templates |
| Lottery Registration | Define parameters to look at past event participation to determine invitation priority |
| Eligibility Criteria | Define what players are eligible to register for the event or for specific Divisions in the event |
| Staggered opening | Open registration on different dates based on player eligibility |
| Invitation List | Limit registration to a specific group of members |
| Quizzes | Create and manage quizzes that can be completed by members |
| Membership Programs | Allow players to register for programs that can be used for eligibility |
Payments
8 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit card payments | Secure payments via Stripe and AFS |
| Multiple Payment Gateways | Connect multiple payment gateways to send payments to different bank accounts |
| Cancellations & refunds | Partial and full refunds back to card |
| Automated refund policies | Automate refunds upon cancellation |
| Transaction history | Searchable log of all payments and refunds |
| Split Payment | Team registration with payment split among players |
| Donations | Accept unique or during registration payments |
| Credit Balance | Allow players to keep a "credit" of refunded payments to use for future registrations |
Communication
9 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom emails for promotions, confirmations, and info sharing | |
| Text Messaging | Personalized info (tee times, weather delays) directly to players |
| Custom sponsor content | Sponsor branding on app, TV, printed materials, website |
| Delivery tracking | Email/text deliverability tracking and aggregate stats |
| Email Customization | Customize outgoing email messages |
| Email & Text Templates | Save commonly used templates for re-use |
| Automated Emails & Text Messages | Schedule emails and/or text messages to alert players about event registration using a Marketing Campaign |
| Contact Lists | Define contacts to send emails or text message that are not players or managers |
| Event and League Schedule | Unlimited, customizable event and league schedules using our Directory feature |
Trip Management
6 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Trip website | Dedicated website with travel logistics, tee sheets, etc. |
| Optimized pairings | Auto pairings to avoid repeats |
| Trip formats | Ryder Cups, team best ball, Skins, Nassaus, and more |
| Live mobile scoring | Enter scores and view live leaderboards |
| Digital memory book | Upload photos from the course |
| Trip expense tracking | Calculate 'who owes whom' report |
Integration
9 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Roster synchronization | Daily roster sync from member database |
| Club website | Integrate event listings and online registration |
| Player Gifts with Golf Genius Golf Shop | Allow players to order event gifts on a vendor's web page |
| Club mobile app | Integrate score entry and live leaderboards |
| Tee time systems | Push signups between Golf Genius and tee sheet |
| HubSpot | Export Event or League Rosters to HubSpot CRM |
| Players 1st | Manage Surveys in Players 1st for your event or league roster |
| Cart/GPS displays | Integrate score entry and leaderboards with cart/GPS |
| Best Approach | Export Round Robin schedule for Best Approach tournament booklets |
Event & League Promotion
2 Features| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Event / League digital fliers | Quickly create and publish event or league digital fliers with our Golf Hub feature |
| Publish to Club, regional or Golf Genius Global Hub | Publish digital fliers to a Club specific hub, regional association hub, or the Golf Genius Global Hub |
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