Welcome to livematchGOLF!

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Once your account is verified, you can log in to start creating events and scoring matches.

Creating a New Club

If you are the first person from your golf club to use livematchGOLF, you will need to create the club profile. On the Sign Up page, choose the "Create a New Club" option. The user who creates a club is automatically assigned as its first administrator.

Joining an Existing Club

To sign up as a scorer or administrator for a club that already exists on livematchGOLF, you must receive a unique invitation link from a current club administrator. When you use this link, the club name will be pre-filled on the signup form, ensuring you are correctly associated with your club.

Finding a Leaderboard

You can view the live scores for any public event by visiting the main Leaderboard page. Use the search bar to find your club and see a list of their current and past events.

Understanding the Scores

• 3 UP: One player is leading by 3 holes.
• A/S: The match is "All Square" (tied).
• Thru 14: The match has completed 14 holes.
• 2&1: A player won by being 2 holes up with only 1 hole left to play.

Logging In to Score

There are two ways to log in to score an event:

• Email & Password: If you have been assigned to an event by an administrator, you can log in with your registered account. This is the most secure method.
• PIN Login: For quick access, an administrator may provide a 4-digit PIN for a specific event. Use the PIN login option on the Login page.

The Scoring Interface

The scoring interface is designed to be fast and simple.

• Winning a Hole: Simply tap the name of the player who won the hole. The score and hole number will update automatically.
• Halving a Hole: Tap the "½" button to record a halved hole. The score remains the same, and the hole number advances.
• Undo: If you make a mistake, tap the "↩" (Undo) button to go back to the previous state.
• Manual Mode: For more control, you can turn off "Auto-Advance Hole". This allows you to manually set the hole number and score using the `+` and `-` buttons, but you must press "Save" to record your changes.
• Finishing a Match: The system automatically detects when a match is mathematically over (e.g., a player is 3 up with 2 holes to play) and will mark the match as "Final".

The Admin Dashboard

After logging in, you can access the Admin Dashboard from the user menu. This is your control center for managing all aspects of your club's presence on livematchGOLF.

Managing Events

There are two types of events you can create:

• Match List: A simple list of one-off matches. Ideal for a single day's play or a small set of unrelated games. You can add, remove, and re-order matches easily.
• Full Championship: A complete tournament bracket. You can add multiple divisions (e.g., Scratch, Handicap A, Handicap B), generate draws of different sizes (e.g., 8, 16, 32 players), and the system will automatically advance winners to the next round.

Event Access Control

You have two ways to grant scoring access for an event:

• PIN Access: Set a 4-digit PIN for an event. Anyone with this PIN can log in and score any match in that event. This is quick and easy, but less secure.
• Assign Scorers: Assign specific, registered user accounts to an event. Only those users, after logging in with their email and password, will be able to score matches. This is the most secure method.

You can use either method, or both, for any given event.

Configuring the TV Display

From the "Leaderboard" section of your admin dashboard, you can select an event to feature on a public TV display. You can choose a specific event, or select the "All Matches in Progress" option to show a dynamic leaderboard of all live and recently completed matches across all your events.

How to Display on a TV

1. Using a Smart TV or Amazon Firestick:
   • Open the web browser on your TV or Firestick and navigate to:
     livematch.golf/tv
   • Once loaded, search for your club to display the featured leaderboard.
2. Using Chromecast or Apple AirPlay:
   • On a phone, tablet, or computer, navigate to the TV mode URL for your club (e.g., by clicking "Preview TV Mode" in your admin panel).
   • Use your device's built-in "Cast" (Android/Chrome) or "Screen Mirroring" (Apple) feature to display it on your TV and enter fullscreen mode.

Managing Scorers

In the "Scorers" section of the admin dashboard, you can see a list of all users who have signed up to your club with the scorer role.

• Invite: Use the "Invite New Scorer" button to generate a unique signup link for your club. Copy this link and send it to anyone you want to invite.
• Remove: You can remove a scorer from your club. This revokes their ability to score for your events but does not delete their livematchGOLF account.

Managing Administrators

In the "Administrators" section, you can manage who has admin privileges for your club.

• Add Admin: You can promote any existing user in your club (e.g., a scorer) to become an administrator.
• Demote Admin: You can remove administrator privileges from a user. They will remain a member of the club but will no longer have access to the admin dashboard. For safety, you cannot demote yourself.

Managing Players

The player database for your club is built automatically. Any time a new player name is entered into a match, it is added to your club's central player list. This allows for quick autocompletion of player names in future events.

This section will be enhanced in the future to allow for merging duplicate players and other management tasks.

Getting Help

If you have any questions, have found a bug, or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact us at: support@livematch.golf