Worked Example: Groups — Ryder Cup Style

Step 1: Tournament Setup

1. New Tournament → Custom (or any type that supports groups)
2. Name: “Inter-Club Ryder Cup”, Sport: Padel
3. The tournament acts as a container for the cross-group matches

Step 2: Create the Groups

1. Go to the Groups tab
2. Create two groups:
   • Group 1: “Club A” (purpose: Ryder Cup)
   • Group 2: “Club B” (purpose: Ryder Cup)

Step 3: Add Teams to Each Group

Step 4: Generate Cross-Group Matches

1. Create a round for the group matches
2. Select Groups as the player source
3. The system generates all cross-group pairings: every Club A pair vs every Club B pair

Step 5: Group-Level Scoring

After all 9 matches, the group leaderboard shows:

Club A wins the Ryder Cup 6–3!

Step 6: Points Conversion

When groups use different scoring formats (e.g., one round uses Americano and another uses Tennis), the system converts Tennis scores to a common points scale for the group leaderboard. A Tennis win counts as 24 points, ensuring all matches contribute equally to the group total.

When to Use Groups vs Pools

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