Can we run a pool just for one PGA tournament?
Yes. Choose one available PGA tournament when creating the league. You can add other available events later if the group wants to continue.
PGA Golf Pools: Masters, Majors & Tournament Picks
Run a PGA golf pool with your group
A Masters pool with friends or a group following the PGA majors. Choose four golfers for a supported tournament and follow their scores through each round.
First 5 member entries free per contest, then $1 per additional member who submits picks. Paid by the commissioner.
Four-golfer selections
Scoring after each round
Optional below-par and finish bonuses
The format
Build your team from the tournament field
Select four golfers using the groups on the pick sheet. Each member follows their team through the tournament, with points based on the golfers’ finish positions after each round.
- Choose an available PGA tournament.
- Use the golfer groups provided for that event.
- Review the cut, bonus scoring, and submission deadline.
At a glance
What your entry includes
- Four golfer selections
- Finish-position points
- Optional below-par bonus
- Tournament-winner tiebreak prediction
A team of four, with choices in each group
The pick sheet divides the field into selection groups. Pick from the options shown for that tournament; the available golfers and group labels can differ between events.
NLSP lists PGA majors and other PGA tournaments separately. Choose the event your group wants to follow, then review its field and dates.
Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open pools
NLSP’s PGA event catalog includes all four men’s majors: the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open. Each is a separate tournament event using the four-golfer pool format. You can start with one major or add other available tournaments to the same league.
Other supported events include THE PLAYERS Championship, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Genesis Invitational, RBC Heritage, Memorial, and Travelers Championship. The catalog also includes the FedEx St. Jude Championship, BMW Championship, and TOUR Championship.
The league creation list shows which of these events are currently available to add. Review the tournament dates and golfer field there before inviting your group.
What finish-position points mean
The published base scoring awards 28 points for first, 25 for second, and 22 for third, then one point less for each position through 24th. A golfer in 25th or worse, or one who misses the cut, earns zero for that scoring round.
Check the two bonus options
A below-par bonus can add points for strokes below par. Above-par scores do not generate that bonus. A finish bonus can reward Top 10 and Top 5 positions, with Top 5 earning twice the configured Top 10 amount.
Check your league’s scoring to see which options are enabled and how much they are worth.
Predict the tournament winner’s score
When the tiebreaker is enabled, predict how many strokes below par the tournament winner will finish. The closest prediction is used to break a tie. This is a prediction about the winner of this tournament, not a combined total across the four majors.
Plan your pool
Compare the formats, prepare an invitation, or read the guides before getting your group together.
FAQ
Questions before you start
Can I set up this contest now?
The league creation page lists the events currently available to add. Choose from that list; a format described here may not be open for setup or picks yet. Check the contest page for its schedule before inviting your group.
What does it cost to run a pool?
The first 5 member entries in each contest are free. The commissioner pays $1 for each additional member who submits picks. Members who join the league but do not submit picks are not counted. The free entries reset for each contest.
Ready to run the league
Start the pool, invite the group
Choose from the events available for setup, name your league, and invite your group. Review the scoring and schedule together before making picks.