Q: When do the players get loaded into the picksheet?
A: Golfers will be available to pick around 8:30 AM Central Time on Monday of the tournament week.
Q: How are you using the OWGR?
A: The tiers are no longer based on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), since Majors this year will include LIV golfers whose rankings may not reflect their true performance. We now use “to win” betting odds from an average of sportsbooks via SportRadar. Once posted, our tiers do not change.
Q: Why isn't Tom Kim listed on the picksheet?
A: Tom Kim is listed on the picksheet under his legal name, “Joohyung Kim.”
Q: Can golfers be selected by multiple members?
A: Yes, golfers can be picked by multiple members.
Q: I created the wrong Golf format. Can you convert my pool to a Golf Majors pool?
A: You will need to create a new pool and transfer your entries manually.
Q: Is there a fee for the Golf Majors Pool?
A: Yes, there is a fee. You can see details on our pricing page.
Q: How do I invite members to my Golf Pool?
A: Go to your Commissioner Console > Invite Instructions > New Members > copy the link and send it out.
Q: How can I email my members?
A: Go to your Commissioner Console > Email Members > and follow the prompts.
Q: How does RYP rank LIV golfers in PGA tournaments?
A: LIV golfers are ranked based on “to win” odds, not OWGR, to better reflect their current performance.
Q: How do I close my Golf pool to new entries?
A: Go to Commissioner Console > Basic Settings > toggle ON “Prevent New Entries.”
Q: Can I run only one or two tournaments instead of the full season?
A: Yes. Go to Commissioner Console > Pool Settings > Tournament Settings > select the tournaments you want.
Q: Where do I pay for my pool?
A: Go to Commissioner Console > Pay Pool Fee.
Q: Does the hosting fee cover the full season or each tournament?
A: The fee covers the full season.
Q: When is the hosting fee due?
A: Payment is due immediately after the first player posts a score for Round 2 of your first active tournament, or your pool will be locked.
Q: How can I change my picksheet format?
A: Go to Commissioner Console > Pool Settings > Pick Sheet Format and choose between “tiered” or “salary cap.”
Q: How are standings calculated?
A: You control this under Commissioner Console > Pool Settings > Pick & Scoring Settings.
Q: Where can I update the Primary Scoring Method?
A: Go to Commissioner Console > Pool Settings > Pick & Scoring Settings > Primary Scoring Method.
Q: Can a member reuse a golfer?
A: Yes or no — it depends on if the pool commissioner has enabled “team re-use” in Pick & Scoring Settings.
Q: Can I assign bonus points to members?
A: Yes, toggle this on under Commissioner Console > Pick & Scoring Settings.
Q: My member does not see their Golf Majors pool from last year — why?
A: They may have archived or deleted it. They can unarchive via their Dashboard > Archived > click three dots > Unarchive.
Q: Why can’t members sign in and get an “unknown error”?
A: Please turn off your VPN and ensure you are not on restricted Wi-Fi.
Q: What is my legacy password and where do I find it?
A: Legacy passwords are no longer used. Members can join via the invite link from your Commissioner Console.
Q: If a member forgets to pick, can I enter it for them after the deadline?
A: Yes. Go to Commissioner Console > Member Pick Maintenance > select member > make picks > save.
Q: I have 39 members with picks but the system says 41 entries — why?
A: You are billed based on total entries, not active picks. To remove empty entries, go to Member Management > Manage Entries and Picks > Options > Delete Entry.
Q: Can members keep joining until the first major starts so I pay for the correct count?
A: Yes. Payment is not required until Day 2 of the first major.
Q: How often is scoring updated?
A: Standings are updated in near real-time throughout each tournament.
Q: I set my pool to drop the worst player — is this per round or per tournament?
A: The worst golfer is dropped for the entire tournament, not round by round.
Q: What if a member skips picking for a tournament?
A:
If standings are by strokes, they will fall behind.
If by winnings, they will simply have $0 for that tournament.
You can also enter picks on their behalf if needed.
Q: Can members update their 6 players for each major?
A: Yes, new picks are made for each tournament.
Q: Can I edit player tiers or salaries?
A: No, those are fixed.
Q: What does “projected bonus” mean?
A: It shows bonus points for top-finishing positions.
Q: What happens if a golfer withdraws?
A:
Before the deadline: they are marked withdrawn, and members must re-pick.
After the deadline: they receive the worst score for each round they miss.
Q: How does the tie-breaker work?
A: You see members’ tiebreak guesses, but you determine how to apply them. Most pools use “closest to” the score.
Q: What does MDF mean?
A: “Made Cut Did Not Finish” — a player cut after Round 3. They are scored as CUT for unplayed rounds.
Q: Can I see pool results from previous years?
A: Yes. Go to Reports > Pool History.
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