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About: PGA Golf Squares Pools

The Squares Game—Now for Golf’s Biggest Tournaments

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Written by Alexine Little
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Famous for its popularity during the Super Bowl, the Squares format (also known as Block Pools, Grid Pools, or Box Pools) is now available for any PGA tournament, including all four Majors. With our platform, there’s no need to pass around paper sheets—everything happens online, automatically, and in real-time.

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How Golf Squares Work

  • A 10x10 grid is created, with each row and column assigned numbers from 0 to 9.

  • Members claim squares by logging in and clicking on the grid.

  • Grid numbers remain hidden until the pool administrator reveals them or the tournament begins.

  • At the end of each round, we determine the winning square based on:

    • The score to par of the tournament leader (horizontal axis)

    • The number of birdies or better by that player (vertical axis)

If multiple players are tied for the lead, the highest-ranked golfer in the Official World Golf Rankings is used.


Example

In Round 1 of the 2018 Masters, Jordan Spieth led with a score of -6 and 8 birdies or better (7 birdies + 1 eagle). The winning square for that round would be at column 6 and row 8.

You won’t need to calculate winners yourself—our system automatically identifies and displays all winning squares and round-by-round results.


Picking Squares

Forget poster boards and markers. Members simply:

  • Log in from anywhere and click to select squares

  • View the grid and real-time picks online

  • Print completed grids if desired for offline viewing

Admins can also assign squares to guests who prefer not to register.


Commissioner Tools & Customization Options

Our system gives pool commissioners full control, including:

  • Run a pool for any PGA tournament
    Or create a grid series for the Majors, FedExCup Playoffs, or West Coast Swing.

  • Master grids:
    Create new grids that reuse square selections from existing ones, with refreshed numbers.

  • Multiple grids:
    Add new grids instantly under one pool.

  • Number assignments:
    Choose random or custom number sets per grid.

  • Single or multiple number sets per grid:
    Use one set for the entire tournament or four (one per round).

  • Limit picks per member:
    Set maximum square selections per participant, customizable per grid.


Real-Time Results & Reporting

  • Automatic winner detection after each round

  • Live viewing of the grid and selected squares

  • Print-ready completed grids for offline reference


Brand Your Pool

Make your pool uniquely yours by adding your company or organization logo. Perfect for corporate contests, sponsorship activations, or charitable events. Learn more on our Brand Your Pool page.


Private Message Boards

Each Golf Squares Pool includes a private message board, accessible only to pool members. It's ideal for communicating, sharing reactions, or building camaraderie throughout the tournament.


Golf Squares Pool Pricing

Your pool may contain multiple grids (each grid is a 10x10 set of squares). Pricing is a one-time fee per pool and includes the ability to:

  • Host multiple grids in one pool

  • Retain pool data and members year-to-year

  • Quickly reset and relaunch your pool next season

👉 Please visit our Pricing Page for full details.

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