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ADDING PLAYERSThere are several ways to add players toa tournament.On the main menu, click onPlayersto view options. Clicking“Other Add/Remove PlayerOptions”“Add/Remove Playersfrom Club List”downloads your club’s member rosterfrom GHIN.To select players from the list,highlight the player in the“Available” column on the left andthen click on the arrow to movethem over to the “Selected”column on the right.Tip: To select multiple players atonce, hold down the Shift or Ctrlkey while selecting players.To add a guest to the list, click“AddGuest”,entertheirinformation, then click “OK”.When finished, click “Close”.36

ADDING PLAYERS (cont.)IMPORTING PLAYERS FROM AN OUTSIDE FILEA list of players can also be imported from anoutside file such as an Excel spreadsheet byselectingPlayersImport Tournament PlayersA few things must be adjusted in the Excelspreadsheet before it can be imported intoTPP:1.If the first row of the spreadsheetgives a headline for each column,delete it. If it is imported, it will becomeanother player in the tournament!2. If the list consists of men andwomen, a column must be createdspecifying gender as male or female.(Simply M or F is fine.) If gender isnot specified, all players will beentered into TPP as male.3. Save the spreadsheet as a “Text(tab delimited)” To do this, underSave As, select “Text (tabdelimited)” in the drop down menulabeled Save As Type.Now, in the Player Import box in TPP,select your Excel file from wherever it issaved using the box with the three dotsnext to the File tab. Then click “EditWizard”.Make sure the Format selected is “TabDelimited”. Then click “Next”.37

ADDING PLAYERS (cont.)IMPORTING PLAYERS FROM AN OUTSIDE FILE (cont.)Here, enter a category for each column ofthe spreadsheet.For example, if there is a column of GHINnumbers for each player, highlight thatcolumn and select “GHIN Number” fromthe options in the Field Type drop downmenu.When each column is labeled, click “Finish”.Then, back on the Player Import menu,click “OK”. The players will be uploadedfrom the Excel spreadsheet and amessage will appear detailing how manyplayers have been added.To view and edit the list of players in thetournament, clickPlayersTournament PlayerManagementHere, all the players along with theirinformation are listed. The list of players canbe sorted using the options in the Sort menuin the top left, such as by Age, Club Name,or Gender.Edits to a player’s personal information canalso be made here, but changes will NOT besaved to the GHIN system.38

ADDING PLAYERS (cont.)ADDING EXTRA PLAYERS /LATE ENTRIESTo add another competitor after thetournament player list has been created, clickPlayersOther Add/Remove PlayerOptionsManual (Guest) EntryORInsert Players via GHINNumberUse the guest entry if a player does not have aGHINnumber.Enterthecompetitor’sinformation (either GHIN number or name) andclick “OK”.The player will then be added to the listof tournament players.Note: If you add a player after teams, flights, orpairings have been created, the player must beadded into each separately. They are notentered automatically!REASSIGNING COURSE TEESIf a player is added after the player list hasbeen created, they must be assigned to thecorrect course tees. To edit which tees aplayer is competing from, clickCourseReassign teesA menu will appear where players can beselected on the right, and the course teeshighlighted on the left. To select multipleplayers at once, hold down the Ctrl key.When the correct tees are listed for theplayer, click “Apply”. When finished, click“OK”.39

ADDING PLAYERS (cont.)OTHER PLAYER OPTIONS –SKINSThere are several other useful optionsavailable under the “Players” tab.To assign players for skins, clickOther Tournament PlayerOptionsAssign Players for SkinsIn the menu that appears, each playercan be selected to play in Gross and/orNet skins by checking the appropriatebox to the right of their name.When finished editing, click “Apply” tosave your changes, then “OK” to close.Note: To set up a Skins Game for teams,see the Creating Teams section.Note: Skins Game reports can be viewedand printed in the “Reports” section ofTPP. In order to print a report of SkinsGame results, the players competing mustbe selected PRIOR to tournament scoring.To Clean up the Master Player list, clickPlayersMaster Player List OptionsPlayer Clean upThis will remove all players on the masterlist that are not entered in a tournament.To email all tournament players, clickOther Tournament PlayerOptionsEmail Playersthen select the players to email and clickon “Open Email Editor”.40

UPDATING HANDICAP INDEXESTo update the player Handicap Indexes, clickPlayersUpdate Handicap Indexesvia Inquiry (AllGolfers)On the screen that appears, specifywhether members, non-members, or bothwill be included using the drop down menulabeled Inquiry Method.Select a Revision date from which to updateunder the “Revision Date” tab.When the appropriate players and date havebeen selected, click “OK” to start the update.Note: TPP also offers the option ofupdating a player’s Handicap Index using aLow H.I.To this, clickPlayersUpdate Handicap IndexesLow H.I. via Inquiry(All Golfers)Then proceed as above.41

CREATING TEAMSIf the style of the tournament requires teams, TPPcan build them. On the main menu, click onTeamsCreate/Remove TeamsIn the box that appears, enter the number ofplayers per team, as well as the method forcreating them. Several options are available in thedrop down menu, such as sorting players byHandicap Index, age, club name, or randomly.Clicking on “Show Advanced” will display evenmore options such as sorting teams by gender.When finished, click “Build”.Next, the Team Settings box will appear.Here, it is possible to set a maximumnumber for the difference in strokes ofthe handicaps of each player on a team.This is applicable in competitions suchas four ball stroke play.The course handicap percentages mayalso be adjusted here.When finished, click “OK”. A messagewill appear indicating how manyteams have been built.Note: To adjust handicap percentagesfor teams any time later, this screencan be accessed by clickingTeamsTeam Settings42

CREATING TEAMS (cont.)To view the teams that have been created andmake edits, click on “Teams”, thenManagementA window will appear displaying all teams. Thehandicap for each team is displayed in thecolumn furthest to the left. Information abouteach player, such as Handicap Index or age, isdisplayed beside each player’s name. Adjustthis using the “Show” drop down menu on theleft.ASSIGNING TEAMS TO A SKINS GAMEPlayers can also be moved among teams oradded/removed by clicking and dragging to anew team location or to the list on the left sideof the screen.Note: Right clicking on any player’s name willalso display a variety of options that makerearranging players easier.If any player has recently been added to thetournament but has not been assigned ateam, they will appear on the far left.Teams can be assigned to a skins game byclickingTeamsAssign Teams for SkinsIn the window that appears, select teams forGross and/or Net skins. To assign all teams,use the options listed under “Assign” on theright. Otherwise, just select teamsindividually. Remember, teams must beselected PRIOR to tournament scoring inorder to appear in the skins game report.When finished, click “Apply” to savechanges, then “OK” to close.43

CREATING FLIGHTSIf flights are needed for the tournament, theycan be created by clickingFlightsCreate/Remove FlightsThen select either Players to create flights ofplayers, or Teams to create flights of Teams.Flights can be created for teams or players byspecifying either the size of each flight or thenumber of players in each flight.Flights can also be created randomly or by usingHandicap Indexes by making the appropriateselection in the creation method drop downmenu.When finished, click “Build”.To view and/or edit the flights thathave been created, clickFlightsManagementA list of all flights will appear andplayers/teams can be moved, added,or removed one by one.44

CREATING PAIRINGSTo create pairings for a stroke play tournament,clickPairingsCreate Stroke Play PairingsIn the stroke play pairings window thatappears, specify all details for the pairingsto be created, such as how many playerswill be in each group, whether pairing byplayers or teams, and whether or not ashotgun start will be used.Click “Build” to create the pairings. A messagewill appear indicating how many pairings havebeen created.CREATING SHOTGUN PAIRINGSTo create shotgun pairings, select“Shotgun” from the dropdown menulabeled Starting Tee.Clicking “Build” will cause thewindow to the left to appear. Thisallows you to choose how manygroups start at each hole.When finished makingadjustments, click “OK” and thepairings will be created.45

PAIRINGS (cont.)To view and edit the pairings that havebeen created, clickPairingsManagementA list of all pairings will appear alongwith their starting time and locations inthe left column.To make easy adjustments like adding inanother pairing group or moving playerpositions, right click on the tee time inthe left column or the individual player.To create another column for a lateaddition player, change the number ofplayers per group located just above thepairings table.Note: Clicking “Undo” will undo the mostrecent adjustment made, not everything.46

SCORE CARDSBy selecting Score Cards from the ScoreCards Menu, a screen appears withoptions to set logos, design, edit, deleteand print score cards.Use the Players/Card Menu to selecthow many players will appear on eachcard. Printing a Pairing Group per cardreduces the number of cards needed.Also, the option is available on the topright to dot each player’s handicap ontheir scorecard, or to leave it blank.Each player’s starting hole can also beshaded on their scorecard.Choose which type of scorecard isappropriate for the tournament inthe column on the left or design anew scorecard by clicking “Design”.Score cards can be printed all at onceby clicking “Print All” and then “UseTees Assigned”.To print single score cards, click “PrintSelected”. The screen to the left willappear- choose a card to print, andclick “OK”. Holding the Ctrl key whileselecting enables multiple pairings tobe selected.Note: If it’s a mixed tee event, theappropriate tee will print on thescorecard for each player automatically.47

SCORINGTo enter scores following a tournament,clickScoringStroke Play ScoringChoose whether to enter hole by holescores, front nine/back nine scores, ortotal scores. Then click “OK”.Note: for a skins game, scores MUSTbe entered hole by hole.Enter scores for all players in the screenthat appears.Note: When entering scores, you mayenter “X” and TPP will automaticallydetermine the player’s Equitable StrokeControl (ESC) score to use forhandicapping.When all scores have been entered, click“Refresh” to update any changes, andthen click “Close”.Note: By periodically right-clicking on anytee time on the left and selecting “OnlyShow Players With No Score”, you canclear the page of all players whosescores have already been entered.To change a player’s status from “Active” to something else such as “No Show” (NS),“Withdrawal” (WD), “No Card” (NC), or “DQ”, click on the word “Active”, then on the dropdown arrow that appears beside it to make the appropriate selection.48

POSTING SCORESFollowing a tournament, scores can beposted to the GHIN server by clickingScoringPost Scores toGHIN EnterpriseServerSelect the round for which to postscores and whether scores will beposted as a tournament or nontournament.When ready, click “OK” to post scores.Note: TPP automatically posts theAdjusted Gross Score when posting.49

REPORTSNumerous reports are available in theReports section to aid intournament organization. Toaccess them, clickReportsReports MenuSome examples of useful reports:1.A list of all pairings with their teetimes is available under thePairings tab and labeled “Starter’sList”2. Cart signs can be printed byselecting Pairings, then CartSigns3. Score Sheets can be printedunder the Scoring menu4. Skins Reports can be printedby selecting Scoring, thenSkinsTo view a sample of any of these reports,select the particular report and then click“Run”. This will NOT print a report. It willdisplay a sample report.To print a report, click “Run” and thenprint in the upper left hand corner.50

IMPORTING / EXPORTING A TOURNAMENTEXPORTING A TOURNAMENTTournaments can be exported fromTPP to be saved on a local computeror sent in an email.To do this open the tournament youwish to export and click onTournamentExport TournamentTo Local FileSelect a name for the tournament andwhere it is to be saved on thecomputer, then click “Save”. Amessage will appear indicating that thetournament has been exported.IMPORTING A TOURNAMENTTo import a tournament intoTPP, click onTournamentImport TournamentA box will appear with choices forhow to compare playeridentification. Keeping “GHINNumber” highlighted is fine. Click“OK”.Find the tournament where it issaved on your computer, highlight it,and click “Open”. The tournamentwill be imported and opened in TPP.Note: Scorecards and Reports are NOT included with the tournament that is imported orexported. These must be imported or exported separately.51

IMPORTING AND EXPORTING SCORE CARDSEXPORTING SCORECARDSTo export scorecards from TPP, clickonScorecardsExportThe screen to the left will appear.Click on the scorecard you wish toexport on the left, then click on thearrow in the center to move it overto the right.Click on the button with the threedots on it to select where to save thescorecards on your computer.After clicking “Save”, click “OK” andthe scorecards will be exported.IMPORTING SCORECARDSTo import scorecards into TPP, clickonScore CardsImportThe screen to the left will appear.Click on the scorecard you wish toimport on the left, then click on thearrow in the center to move it overto the right.If needed, click on the button withthe three dots on it to select whereto find the scorecards on yourcomputer.After clicking “OK”, enter a name forthe scorecard and it will be saved inTPP.52

IMPORTING AND EXPORTING REPORTSEXPORTING REPORTSReports such as pairings lists,scoreboards and score reports canalso be exported. To do this, click onReportsExportSelect the reports to be exported fromthe list on the left and click on the arrowin the center to move them over to theright.Note: Multiple reports can be selected byholding down the Ctrl key.Choose where to save the reports byclicking on the button with the three dotson it. After clicking “Save”, click “OK” andthe report(s) will be exported.IMPORTING REPORTSTo import a report into TPP, click onReportsImportHighlight the report you wish toimport and move it over to theright by clicking on the centerarrow.If needed, click on the button withthe three dots on it to select whereto find the report on your computer.Clicking “OK” will import the report.53

Golf Association Services of the CarolinasHandicap & Tournament Program SuppliesOrder online at www.carolinasgolf.org/GHINor call GHIN Support on 910-687-4040ItemScore Cards –Form 404 w/ RulesScore Cards –Form 404 blankScore Cards –Form 405 w/ RulesScore Cards –Form 405 blankCart Signs –Form 402Handicap Labels –Roll (DYMO)Shaft LabelsDescriptionBlank on one side with some generic Rules of Golf printed onthe reverse side. (8 ½ x 11 sheet with one perforation toproduce two 4 ¼ x 11 cards; 500 sheets per box for 1,000scorecards.)Blank on both sides, allowing for customized text, logos andrules on the outside of cards. (8 ½ x 11 sheet with oneperforation to produce two 4 ¼ x 11 cards; 500 sheets per boxfor 1,000 scorecards.)Blank on one side with some generic Rules of Golf printed onthe reverse side. Has the tear-strip for championship scorecards. (8 ½ x 11 sheet with a center perforation to producetwo 4 ¼ x 11 cards; 500 sheets per box for 1,000 scorecards.)Blank on both sides, allowing for customized text, logos andrules on the outside of cards. Has the tear-strip forchampionship score cards. (8 ½ x 11 sheet with a centerperforation to produce two 4 ¼ x 11 cards; 500 sheets per boxfor 1,000 scorecards.)Blank. (8 ½ x 11 sheet with perforations to produce two 5-1/2”x 8-1/2” cards or two 4-7/8” x 8-1/2” cards for smaller cartinformation holders. 500 sheets per box for 1,000 cards.)Standard forms for golfer handicap information to be affixedon a handicap card to validate a golfer’s USGA HandicapIndex when printed on demand via a DYMO label printer. (1Roll, 365 labels per roll.)A form that can be utilized by GHP or TPP to generateidentification labels to be placed on golf clubs in case of loss.(8 ½ x 11 sheets to produce 16 ID labels. Packaged 100sheets/sets per box.)Price(includesshipping) 55.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 20.00 100.0054

the Tournament Pairing Program Database before you can use the program. To manually create the Tournament Pairing Program Database and configure it for you to use, open the C:\ drive, the GHIN folder, the 2004 folder and the TPP folder. Once there, locate the file named "ghindata.tpp" and double-click the file. This will launch the .