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Competition Guide
Seasons, Tournaments & Trips
Comprehensive guide to caddie.fun's three event types - ongoing seasons, bounded tournaments, and buddy trips - plus the scoring systems and game formats behind them.
Fun Ladder - Week 6
Season
- Dave+ 4 pts
- Mike+ 2 pts
- Tom- 1 pt
Overview
Competitive Golf on caddie.fun
caddie.fun has three event types. They all live inside a group, inherit its members, and run on the same scoring engine - they differ in how long they last and what they coordinate.
The League
Seasons
An ongoing league that runs over weeks or months. Members are matched head-to-head each period and climb the standings - perfect for a crew that plays regularly.
The Event
Tournaments
A bounded event with a defined start and finish - one day, a weekend, or a few rounds. Brackets, flights, tee sheets, and a final leaderboard. Great for a one-off showdown.
The Getaway
Trips
The annual buddies getaway. Everything a tournament has, plus the logistics: itinerary, lodging, expense splitting, photo memories, and a recap your group will reread for years. A trip can also run a competition (like Ryder Cup) inside it.
Which one do I pick?
- Season
- Pick a season when you want ongoing, week-after-week competition with standings that build over time. It never has a single "event day" - it is the league your crew lives in.
- Tournament
- Pick a tournament for a bounded event with a clear start and end - a weekend shootout, a club championship, a Ryder Cup. It finishes with a final leaderboard and payouts.
- Trip
- Pick a trip when travel and logistics are part of the story - multiple days, lodging to assign, expenses to split, and non-golfers along for the ride. A trip can host a tournament-style competition too.
Seasons
Long-term competition formats
Extended competitive formats that run over weeks or months.
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Head-to-Head
Players are paired against each other weekly. Each match is worth points toward season standings. Wins earn points, ties earn partial points. Player with the most points at the end wins.
Best for: Regular players · Head-to-head competition · Ongoing engagement
Everyone plays everyone
Round Robin
Each player faces every other player. Points are awarded for wins and ties. No player is eliminated early, making it fair and comprehensive for smaller groups.
Best for: Small groups · Fair competition · Maximum play time
Handicap-based pairing
Seeded Random
Players are sorted by handicap and paired with similarly skilled opponents each week. The pairing order is fixed at the start of the season, keeping matches competitive without requiring weekly re-seeding.
Best for: Mixed skill levels · Fair matchups · Short seasons
Personal performance
Individual Competition
Players submit scores from their rounds. Best rounds count toward the season total. Can be played gross or net with handicap adjustments. Lowest total score wins.
Best for: Individual players · Handicap improvement · Flexible scheduling
Tournaments
Special competitive events
Specific formats and rules for intense, short-term competition.
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Individual
Players compete individually over multiple rounds. Best rounds count toward the total. Lowest total score wins. Perfect for serious competitors and tournament preparation.
Best for: Individual players · Tournament preparation · Clear winners
Collaborative scoring
Team Competition
Players form teams of 2-4 members. Team scores combine individual performances with best ball or aggregate scoring options. Great for building camaraderie.
Best for: Group bonding · Mixed skill levels · Social competition
Skill-based divisions
Flighted Tournament
Players grouped by skill level or handicap. Each flight competes separately with multiple rounds determining flight winners. An overall champion is crowned from all flights.
Best for: Mixed skill levels · Large groups · Fair competition
Team best-shot format
Scramble
Teams of 2-4 players all hit from the best shot location on each stroke. Continue until the ball is holed. Fast-paced, exciting, and the lowest team score wins.
Best for: Fun competition · Mixed skill levels · Quick rounds
Scoring
Scoring Systems
Different ways to score and determine winners.
Stroke Play
Count every stroke. Lowest total score wins. Can be played gross (actual score) or net (with handicap adjustment). The most common and tournament-standard scoring method.
Most common · Handicap friendly · Tournament standard
Match Play
Win individual holes. The player who wins more holes than remain wins the match. Exciting, strategic, and perfect for head-to-head competition.
Strategic · Hole-by-hole · Head-to-head
Best Ball
Team format where the best score per hole counts. Great for team competitions, social play, and groups with mixed skill levels.
Team friendly · Mixed skill levels · Social competition
Skins
Each hole is worth points or money. Ties carry over to the next hole, increasing the value. Great for competitive groups who want excitement on every hole.
Competitive · Hole-by-hole · Exciting format
Formats
Available Game Formats
A sampling of the round formats you can pick when creating rounds - from the classics to team and specialty games. Seasons deeply support Stroke, Stableford, Match Play, and Skins; tournaments add more structure-specific boards.
Core Formats
Stroke
Standard stroke play - count every stroke
Match Play
Head-to-head hole-by-hole competition
Skins
Each hole worth points/money, ties carry over
Advanced Formats
Nassau
Front 9, back 9, and total match play
Stableford
Point-based scoring system
Best Ball
Team format using best score per hole
Specialty Formats
Sixes
Six-hole match play format
Wolf
Pick your partner hole by hole - or go alone for double
Vegas
2v2 team format where birdies flip the digits
Defaults
Smart Defaults & Settings
Every event starts with sensible defaults. Change as much or as little as you like.
Season Defaults
- Format: Head-to-Head
- Scoring: Net (with handicap)
- Frequency: Weekly
- Playoffs: Top 4 players
Tournament Defaults
- Format: Individual
- Scoring: Net (with handicap)
- Rounds: 1 round
- Duration: 1 day
Scoring Defaults
- Net scoring enabled by default (handicap adjustments)
- Gross scoring available as alternative
- Handicap calculations use course-specific ratings
- Course handicaps come from the index on each player's profile
Settings
Tournament Settings & Options
Configurable options for customizing your competitive experience.
Entry Fees & Prizes
- Optional entry fees build the prize pool
- Pay one winner or split across the podium
- Side games and skins can run alongside the main event
Handicap Settings
- Gross or net scoring - net is the default
- Set a handicap cap to keep things honest
- Course handicaps come from each course's rating and slope
Match Scheduling
- Flexible match deadlines that fit real calendars
- Bye rounds handle odd player counts
- Seeding and brackets are generated for you
Scoring & Verification
- Score submission deadlines keep standings current
- Scores post to the whole group, so the leaderboard settles arguments
Best Practices
Tournament Best Practices
Tips for running successful and enjoyable competitive events.
Before the Event
- Post the format and rules where the whole group can see them
- Check handicaps before the first tee, not after a dispute
- Agree on entry fees and payouts up front
- Have a rain plan - someone always asks
During the Event
- Share standings after every round - it keeps everyone hooked
- Settle disputes quickly and move on
- Let the leaderboard do the trash talk
Questions
Common questions
What is the difference between a season and a tournament?
A season is a long-running competition where regular rounds count toward standings over weeks or months. A tournament is a scheduled event with a defined start and end, brackets or flights, and a single winner.
When should my group use a buddy trip instead of a season?
Use a trip for a multi-day away event with its own scoring and social rhythm. Use a season when the same crew plays locally across many weeks and you want ongoing standings.
Can seasons and tournaments use different game formats?
Yes. Each event can use stroke play, match play, best ball, scramble, or other supported formats. caddie.fun tracks format-specific scoring and standings automatically.
How does caddie.fun handle ties in tournaments?
Tournament tiebreakers depend on the format you configure - total score, head-to-head record, or playoff holes. The app surfaces standings and tie states on the leaderboard.
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