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Tournament Scoring

Live scoring and score management for tournaments.

Scoring Methods​

Live Scoring (App)​

Players enter scores during the round:

  • Hole-by-hole entry
  • Real-time leaderboard updates
  • GPS-enabled (optional)
  • Marker verification

Card Submission​

Traditional scorecard workflow:

  • Paper scorecards
  • Submission after round
  • Admin entry
  • Player verification

Hybrid Approach​

Combine methods:

  • Live scoring preferred
  • Card backup accepted
  • Admin verification

Live Scoring Setup​

Player Requirements​

To use live scoring:

  • DigiWedge app installed
  • Logged in to account
  • Connected to internet
  • Notifications enabled

Starting a Round​

  1. Open the app
  2. Go to My Tournaments
  3. Select the tournament
  4. Tap Start Scoring
  5. Confirm your group

Entering Scores​

After each hole:

  1. Enter your score
  2. Enter marker's score
  3. Confirm and move to next hole
  4. Leaderboard updates automatically

Marker Verification​

At round end:

  • Marker verifies your card
  • You verify marker's card
  • Both sign electronically
  • Scores submitted

Score Entry​

Stroke Play​

Enter gross score per hole:

  • System calculates net
  • Handicap strokes shown
  • Running total displayed

Stableford​

Points calculated automatically:

  • Based on net score vs par
  • Running points total shown
  • Leaderboard by points

Matchplay​

Track match status:

  • Win/loss per hole
  • Match status (e.g., 2 UP)
  • Holes remaining

Leaderboard​

Live Leaderboard​

During play, view:

  • Current standings
  • Holes completed
  • Thru indicator
  • Score vs par

Leaderboard Filters​

Filter by:

  • Division/flight
  • Handicap range
  • Current position
  • Playing status

Public Display​

Share leaderboard:

  • TV display mode
  • QR code for spectators
  • Embedded on website

Score Verification​

Automatic Checks​

System validates:

  • Scores within expected range
  • Handicap differential
  • Time between holes
  • Sequence of scores

Manual Review​

Admin reviews:

  • Flagged scores
  • Score amendments
  • Disqualifications
  • Exceptions

Score Issues​

Incorrect Score​

If you entered wrong score:

  1. Before submission: Edit directly
  2. After submission: Request correction
  3. Admin reviews and approves

Technical Issues​

If app has problems:

  • Continue on paper
  • Submit scores after round
  • Admin enters manually
  • Contact tournament desk

Disputes​

Score disagreements:

  1. Note discrepancy
  2. Submit both versions
  3. Committee reviews
  4. Decision is final

Results Calculation​

Automatic Calculation​

System calculates:

  • Gross and net scores
  • Stableford points
  • Match results
  • Countback if needed

Countback Procedures​

When scores are tied:

Countback Order (Stroke Play)
1. Last 9 holes
2. Last 6 holes
3. Last 3 holes
4. Last hole
5. Sudden death (if applicable)

Manual Overrides​

Admin can:

  • Adjust scores (with reason)
  • Disqualify players
  • Apply penalties
  • Override calculations

Handicap Posting​

Automatic Posting​

After tournament:

  • Scores sent to handicap system
  • Adjusted if needed
  • Reflected in handicap index

Exceptions​

Not posted when:

  • Format not eligible
  • Scores incomplete
  • Player request (valid reason)
  • Tournament rules specify

Admin Tools​

Scoring Dashboard​

Monitor all scoring:

  • Groups on course
  • Completion status
  • Score alerts
  • Pace of play

Score Entry (Admin)​

Enter scores for players:

  1. Select player/group
  2. Enter hole-by-hole scores
  3. Mark card as verified
  4. Submit scores

Bulk Operations​

Manage multiple scores:

  • Import from file
  • Mass verification
  • Batch corrections