FAQs
Q: Do I have to have a handicap to enter the tournaments?
A: No. We calculate a Fun on the Links Tournament Handicap for you based on that day’s play. The tournament handicap employs a proprietary handicap system that evaluates the skill of the player and takes into account the course rating of the tees you played from that day in relation to par for the course.
Q: Do I compete with everybody in the country?
A: No. You compete against players that posted a similar gross score as you. A typical division breakdown would be:
- 79 and under
- 89 and under
- 99 and under
- 100 plus
Q: How are tournament divisions determined in the Championship Events?
A: We take the total number of entries and divide them into groups of approximately the same size. Each division has an equal share of the overall purse.
Q: What is my Adjusted Gross Score?
A: The system looks at the scores posted on every hole and then puts you in one of four categories of skill which determines what adjustments are applied to equitably set the maximum number of strokes a player cans take on a given hole.
Q: Can plus handicaps play in the tournament?
A: Yes. All players get a FOTL handicap and the system knows how to deal with players that generally shoot under par.
Q: Can I use a single round of golf for multiple entries into a tournament?v
A: Yes. You will get a new FOTL handicap for the round each time you submit that round to enter a tournament.
Q: Do I have to enter my score as I am playing a round?
A: No. You can post your score on the FOTL App or website at anytime.
Q: How do I claim my winnings?
A: Your winnings are automatically credited to your account. You may submit a request to cash out your winnings at any time. You will be required to fill out the necessary personal information requested on the claim form prior to receiving payment.
Tips
- Screen Name
- Take advantage of putting in a short nickname in this field which is what will be used when displaying your results on the leaderboard.
- Re-submitting an
existing round into
a Competition - The nature of the FOTL proprietary handicap system means that it is very likely that re-submitting a round would lead to different Tournament handicap. That handicap can go either up or down depending on holes analyzed in the system.