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Competition Mode

Professional
Tournament Brackets

Host world-class mini golf tournaments with automated bracket generation, real-time scoring, online registration, and live TV displays. Perfect for leagues, corporate events, and competitions.

4
Tournament Formats
256
Max Players
Live
Real-Time Scoring
How It Works

Tournament Management Made Simple

From creation to champion crowning, manage every step of your tournament effortlessly.

1
Create Tournament
Set up your tournament with format, dates, entry fees, and prizes
2
Open Registration
Share your unique link for players to register and pay online
3
Generate Brackets
Auto-generate brackets with seeding options and bye handling
4
Score Matches
Real-time scoring with hole-by-hole tracking and live updates
5
Crown Champion
Automated bracket progression until the final winner emerges
Tournament Formats

Choose Your Competition Style

Select from four professional tournament formats to match your event's needs.

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Single Elimination

Classic knockout format where one loss means elimination. Fast-paced and dramatic, perfect for large player pools when time is limited.

Best for: Quick events, large groups

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Double Elimination

Players get a second chance through the losers bracket. More forgiving format that ensures the best players rise to the top.

Best for: Competitive leagues, skill-based events

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Round Robin

Everyone plays everyone. Maximum playing time and fairest ranking based on overall performance across all matches.

Best for: Small groups, league seasons

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Swiss System

Players with similar records face each other. Efficient ranking without full round-robin, no eliminations mean everyone plays all rounds.

Best for: Large fields, ranking tournaments

Features

Everything You Need

Professional tournament tools that handle all the complexity so you can focus on the competition.

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Online Registration

Players register through your custom link with automatic waitlist when capacity is reached.

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Stripe Payments

Secure entry fee collection with automatic payouts and refund management.

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Auto Seeding

Random, manual, or skill-based seeding with proper bye placement for odd numbers.

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TV Display Mode

Full-screen bracket display perfect for venue screens with real-time updates.

Live Updates

WebSocket-powered real-time scoring visible to all spectators instantly.

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Hole-by-Hole Scoring

Detailed match scoring with stroke tracking for every hole played.

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Shareable Links

Unique tournament codes for easy sharing on social media and email.

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Analytics Dashboard

Track registration rates, revenue, match statistics, and player performance.

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Email Notifications

Automated emails for registration, match schedules, results, and announcements.

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Player Profiles

Players create free profiles for one-tap registration, saved payments, and lifetime stats tracking.

Benefits

Why Host Tournaments

Tournaments drive revenue, build community, and establish your venue as a competitive destination.

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Revenue Generation

Entry fees, spectator admission, food & beverage sales, and merchandise opportunities all increase during tournament events.

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Community Building

Regular tournaments create a loyal player base, foster friendly rivalries, and turn casual visitors into dedicated regulars.

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Marketing Power

Tournaments generate social media content, local press coverage, and word-of-mouth marketing that money can't buy.

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Corporate Events

Team-building tournaments attract corporate bookings at premium rates with catering and exclusive venue access.

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Seasonal Drivers

Weekly leagues and seasonal championships keep players engaged year-round during slow periods.

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Reputation Building

Professional tournament hosting establishes your venue as the premier competitive destination in your area.

Use Cases

Tournament Ideas

Inspiration for events that draw crowds and create memorable experiences.

Weekly League Nights

Host recurring league play on slow weekday evenings. Round-robin or Swiss formats work best for consistent attendance and fair rankings over a season.

Pro Tip: Offer early registration discounts for full-season commitments

Corporate Team Building

Single elimination brackets are perfect for corporate events - fast, exciting, and create natural networking breaks between rounds.

Pro Tip: Add custom trophies and catering packages for premium pricing

Championship Finals

End your league season with a double elimination championship. Top performers earn their way in, creating stakes and excitement for the finale.

Pro Tip: Stream the finals on social media for wider engagement

Charity Fundraisers

Partner with local charities for tournament fundraisers. Entry fees go to charity while your venue gains goodwill and new customers.

Pro Tip: Local media love covering charity sports events

Youth Competitions

Run age-group tournaments for young players. Swiss format ensures everyone plays multiple rounds while determining fair rankings.

Pro Tip: Partner with schools for field trip tournaments

Holiday Specials

Themed tournaments for holidays create annual traditions. Halloween costume tournaments, Valentine's couples events, summer championships.

Pro Tip: Build anticipation by announcing dates months in advance
FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about hosting tournaments with PuttScores.

Our system supports up to 256 players in a single elimination bracket, 128 in double elimination, unlimited in round-robin (though we recommend 8-12 for practicality), and up to 512 in Swiss format. Most venue tournaments run between 16-64 players for optimal experience.
Yes! Each tournament gets a unique registration link. Players can register with their name, email, and phone number. If you've enabled entry fees, they can pay securely via Stripe. You receive the funds minus your plan's platform fee (0-10%) and payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). Refunds can be issued through your dashboard.
Scores are entered through a mobile-friendly interface by designated scorekeepers or players themselves. Updates push instantly via WebSocket to all connected screens - spectators watching on their phones, the public bracket page, and your venue's TV displays all update in real-time.
Absolutely. Set the number of holes per match, configure tiebreaker rules, choose seeding methods (random, manual, or based on previous performance), set registration deadlines, player caps, and customize the tournament description and rules displayed to players.
The system automatically handles byes intelligently. In elimination formats, byes are distributed to top seeds to fill the bracket to the next power of 2. In Swiss, odd players receive a bye worth a win. Round-robin schedules ensure everyone plays the same number of matches.
Yes! Share the public bracket link on social media, your website, or via QR codes at your venue. Spectators can watch live bracket updates, see match scores, and follow the tournament progression without needing to log in or download anything.
Yes! A dedicated full-screen TV mode displays the bracket beautifully on venue screens. Auto-scrolling for large brackets, highlighted current matches, and real-time updates make it perfect for keeping spectators engaged throughout the event.

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