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Playoffs

Single-elimination bracket, seeding, consolation matches, and exhibition rounds.

Configuring Playoffs

Playoff settings are configured when you create the season. The key setting is how many teams qualify for the postseason bracket. Common configurations:

4 Teams
Semifinals and Finals. Two rounds total. The top 4 teams by regular season standings qualify.
8 Teams
Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals. Three rounds total. Works well for leagues with 10+ teams.
No Playoffs
Set playoff teams to 0. The season ends after the regular season and the standings leader is the champion.
Tip
Choose a playoff team count that's a power of 2 (4 or 8) for clean bracket math. More than half the league making the playoffs keeps engagement high all season.

Seeding

Playoff seeding is determined by the regular season standings. The team with the most points gets the #1 seed and faces the lowest seed in the first round. Standard bracket seeding applies:

  • #1 seed vs #4 seed (or #8 in an 8-team bracket)
  • #2 seed vs #3 seed (or #7 in an 8-team bracket)
  • Higher seeds get any tiebreaker advantages

Tiebreakers for seeding are resolved by head-to-head record, then total net strokes for the season.

Single-Elimination Bracket

Playoffs use a single-elimination format. Lose and you're out. Each round is played as a regular match using the same scoring format as the regular season.

The bracket updates automatically as matches are finalized. Winners advance to the next round, and the bracket visual reflects the current state.

3rd Place Consolation Match

The two semifinal losers play a consolation match for 3rd place. This keeps eliminated teams engaged and settles the final standings for all playoff teams.

Exhibition Matches

Teams that don't make the playoffs can still play during the postseason. Exhibition matches are scheduled like regular matches but don't count toward any standings. They keep non-playoff teams active while the bracket plays out.

Note
Exhibition match scores are recorded normally but flagged as exhibition. They show up in player stats but have no impact on standings or playoff results.

How the Bracket Updates

The playoff bracket is a visual component that shows:

  • All matchups for each round (Quarterfinals, Semis, Finals, Consolation)
  • Team names and seeds
  • Match results as they're finalized
  • Advancement lines connecting winners to the next round
  • The champion once the Finals match is finalized

The bracket appears in the Season tab once the season enters the playoff phase. Players and managers can both see it.