Golf tournament management system

Abstract

The Three Rivers Golf Association was created in 1996 to create opportunities for competition within the greater La Crosse area that would provide a competitive atmosphere for a broad range of golfers. The information about the competition and tournaments is managed using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and two custom Visual Basic applications. None of the applications are tightly integrated to provide seamless data management. Additionally, some required functionalities are not available to the primary user, including the ability to determine season point standings or determine championship eligibility. This document describes the development of a software system designed to assist the primary user to fulfill their duties while streamlining the entire process. The application will allow the user to maintain member information, record registrations, and manage tournament pairings and results. It will additionally determine season point standings and championship eligibility. Additional features to be added in the future include the ability to synchronize the application data with the association's website and track financial information. The addition of these features will further the single point of management the application is intended to fulfill.