Standings
  • 17 Jan 2025
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Introduction

This user guide outlines the standings functionality for tracking team and player performance in tournaments. It provides a clear understanding of how scoring works, point allocation, tie-breaking scenarios, and other essential details for users.

Overview

The standings are designed to rank teams and players based on their points accumulated throughout the tournament. Points are awarded based on their performance, with specific criteria for ties. This guide will help users effectively navigate and understand the standings.

Prerequisites

Before utilizing the standings functionality, ensure the following:

  1. Access to the necessary data sources for fetching team and player performance metrics.

  2. Proper configuration of the application to display standings and point calculations accurately.

How Scoring Works

1. Team Points Allocation

Points are awarded to teams based on their ranks as follows:

Team Rank

Points

Rank 1

32 points

Rank 2

24 points

Rank 3

16 points

Rank 4

12 points

Rank 5

8 points

Rank 6

4 points

Rank 7

2 points

Rank 8

1 point

Rank 9 to 12

0 points

The team with the highest points will be ranked first, followed by others in descending order.

2. Player Points Allocation

Points are awarded to players based on their ranks as follows:

Player Rank

Points

Rank 1

40 points

Rank 2

30 points

Rank 3

24 points

Rank 4

18 points

Rank 5

16 points

Rank 6

14 points

Rank 7

13 points

Rank 8

12 points

Rank 9

11 points

Rank 10

10 points

Rank 11

8 points

Rank 12

7 points

Rank 13

6 points

Rank 14

5 points

Rank 15

4 points

Rank 16

3 points

Rank 17

3 points

Rank 18

2 points

Rank 19

2 points

Rank 20

2 points

Rank 21

1 point

Rank 22

1 point

Rank 23

1 point

Rank 24

1 point

Rank 25+

0 points

Only the top 24 ranked players will receive points. Players ranked 25th or below will not earn any points for that tournament.

Player Tie Scenarios

In case of ties in total points, rankings are decided based on the following order:

  1. Best Finish in an event

  2. 2nd Best Finish in an event

  3. 3rd Best Finish in an event

  4. And so on (4th, 5th, 6th, etc.)

For ties per event, the following criteria will be used in order:

  1. Final round score

  2. Better Back-9 (based on scorecards)

  3. Last 6 holes

  4. Last 3 holes

  5. Final hole

  6. Last 36 holes

    ⚠️ Important Notes
    1. Ensure that all scoring and ranking criteria are clearly communicated to users for transparency.

    2. Regularly update the standings to reflect real-time changes based on tournament results.


    FAQ

    Q1: How are points calculated for teams?

    Ans: Teams are awarded points based on their finishing rank in the tournament, as outlined in the points allocation table.

    Q2: What happens in the event of a tie for player rankings?

    Ans: Ties are resolved based on the best finishes in previous events and then by specific scoring criteria in the current event.

    Q3: Who earns points in the rankings?

    Ans: Only the top 24 ranked players will earn points; those ranked 25th or below will not receive any points.

Troubleshooting Steps
  • Standings Not Updating:

  1. Verify the integration with data sources to ensure real-time updates.

  2. Check for network connectivity issues affecting data retrieval.

  • Point Calculation Errors:

  1. Review the scoring logic implemented in the application to ensure accuracy.

  2. Confirm that all ranks and points are correctly assigned based on the latest data.

  • Tie Scenarios Not Displaying Correctly:

  1. Ensure that the tie-breaking criteria are properly coded and functioning as intended.

Contact Support

If you need further assistance or have any questions, our support team is here to help:

  1. Contact Information

  1. Support Hours

  • B2C (Business to Consumer): Monday to Friday

  • B2B (Business to Business): 24/7 support available


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