Pin HighFour ways to run a golf pool.
Some groups want a pool that runs all season. Others want one big weekend around a major. Here's how each format works, who it suits, and how to start one with your group on Pin High.
Start a league5 Majors
Four picks and two alternates for each of the five biggest events. Each golfer once a season.
One and Done
One golfer every tour stop, scored on prize money. Once you use a player, they're gone.
Tiered Picks
The field split into four tiers by the odds. One golfer from each, lowest combined score wins.
Calcutta
Auction the field. Bid on golfers, build the pot, and get paid on how your players finish.
Which golf pool format should you pick?
| Format | Runs for | Picks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Majors | A season (5 events) | 4 + 2 alternates per event | Groups who only follow the big weeks |
| One and Done | The whole tour season | 1 golfer per event | Weekly golf fans who like long-term strategy |
| Tiered Picks | One tournament | 1 golfer from each of 4 tiers | Office pools and casual groups |
| Calcutta | One tournament | Whoever you win at auction | Member-guest weekends and live draft nights |
Season-long or one weekend?
5 Majors and One and Done are season-long games. You can't reuse golfers, so a pick this week changes your options months from now. That's where most of the strategy is.
Tiered Picks and Calcutta are one-tournament games. They're quick to set up around a major, and the tiers or the auction make everyone's lineup different from the start.
How Pin High runs your pool
- Create a league, choose a format, and share the invite link with your group.
- Picks lock before the first tee time, and reminders go out so nobody misses a week.
- Live scoring updates every league's leaderboard while the tournament is on.
Start your golf pool
Set up a league in a minute and invite your crew.
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