PGA Pro Pick’em – Official Rules of Play
Welcome to the Mackdaddy Sports PGA Pro Pick’em Challenge!
Compete against golf fans by selecting the golfers you believe will have the best tournaments throughout the PGA Tour season. Build a balanced lineup, make smart bonus selections, and earn points based on official tournament results.
Every tournament is a new opportunity to improve your position on the season leaderboard.
Season Format
The PGA Pro Pick’em season consists of selected PGA Tour tournaments throughout the year.
Each tournament is scored independently while contributing to your overall season standings.
Tournament schedules are posted before the season and updated as needed.
How to Play
Before each tournament begins, submit your fantasy lineup by selecting golfers from three player groups.
Your lineup consists of:
Tier 1
Select 2 golfers
Tier 2
Select 2 golfers
Tier 3
Select 2 golfers
In addition, you’ll make three bonus selections.
Bonus Picks
Choose one golfer for each of the following categories:
Tournament Winner
Select the golfer you believe will win the tournament.
Top 5 Finish
Select one golfer you believe will finish inside the Top 5.
Top 10 Finish
Select one golfer you believe will finish inside the Top 10.
Bonus picks may be selected from any eligible golfer available for that tournament unless otherwise specified.
Player Groups
Golfers are placed into three tiers for every tournament.
Player groupings are determined by league administration and may change from tournament to tournament based on factors such as:
- Current form
- World Ranking
- Recent performance
- Tournament field
- Other competitive considerations
Each event has its own player list and tier assignments.
Pick Deadline
All picks must be submitted before the official tournament start time.
Once the tournament begins:
- Picks automatically lock.
- No lineup changes are allowed.
- Bonus selections cannot be edited.
Please submit your picks early to avoid missing the deadline.
Tournament Scoring
Fantasy points are awarded based on each selected golfer’s official finishing position in the tournament.
Additional bonus points are awarded for correctly predicting:
- Tournament Winner
- Top 5 Finish
- Top 10 Finish
Golfers who miss the cut or withdraw are scored according to the league’s official scoring system.
Official Results
All fantasy scoring is based on the official PGA Tour results.
If tournament results are changed after completion due to rulings or official corrections, fantasy scores may also be updated.
Missed Picks
If you do not submit your lineup before the deadline:
- You will receive zero points for that tournament.
- Previous tournament selections will not carry forward.
Leaderboards
Compete for both tournament victories and season-long bragging rights.
Leaderboards include:
- Overall Position
- Total Fantasy Points
- Points Behind Leader
- Average Points Per Tournament
- Tournament-by-Tournament Scores
Leaderboards are updated after each tournament has been finalized.
User Dashboard
Your personal dashboard allows you to quickly view:
- Current tournament
- Pick deadline
- Your latest score
- Total season points
- Overall ranking
- Previous picks
- Tournament history
Player Information
Player pages may display helpful information such as:
- World Ranking
- Tournament Odds
- Pick Percentage
- Previous Results
This information is provided as a reference only and does not guarantee performance.
Ties
If two or more players finish with the same fantasy score for a tournament or season, tie positions will be determined using the league’s official tie-breaking procedures.
Sportsmanship
The PGA Pro Pick’em Challenge is intended to provide a fun, competitive experience for golf fans.
Participants are expected to compete fairly and honestly.
Any attempt to exploit software bugs or manipulate scoring may result in score adjustments or removal from the league.
General Rules
- One account per participant.
- All tournament scoring is based on official PGA Tour results.
- Mackdaddy Sports reserves the right to correct scoring errors if necessary.
- League administrators may modify player groups or rules to improve gameplay.
- Continued participation constitutes acceptance of these rules.
Good Luck!
Every tournament presents a new opportunity to move up the leaderboard.
Study the field, make your selections, and enjoy an exciting season of PGA Pro Pick’em at Mackdaddy Sports!