How to Set Up Tiers for Your Golf Pool
A practical guide to configuring tiers in Golf Pool Pro — how many tiers to use, how to weight them, and common mistakes to avoid.
Tiers let you group players by expected performance so that picking a top-ranked player costs more than picking a long shot. This guide walks through how to configure tiers effectively.
What tiers do
Each tier represents a band of players. Pool entrants are required to pick one player from each tier, which means every team has the same tier distribution — but different players within each tier.
This prevents everyone from stacking their team with the five best players in the field.
How many tiers to use
Most pools work welSix tiers: A good starting point
- Six tiers: A good starting point for small casual pools or limited fields.
- Eight or more tiers: Works for very large pools (100+ entrants) where variety matters more.
Weighting tiers
There is no fixed rule for how many players belong in each tier. A common pattern for a 72-player field:
| Tier | Players |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8–10 |
| 2 | 8–10 |
| 3 | 8–10 |
| 4 | 8–10 |
| 5 | 8–10 |
| 6 | Remainder |
Common mistakes
Not reviewing your tiers. Tiers lock once one team is picked. Review your tiers prior to sending out the pool invites to ensure they are the way you want them.
Too few players per tier. Tiers with less that four players create duplicate teams quickly. Aim for at least six to eight or introduce more tiers.