--- title: Basic Competition Set Up description: Create and manage a competition by entering key details such as name, gender, type, dates, markers, eligibility, entry fees, and recurrence. Select competition types, allow visitors if required, and save changes to automatically calculate results. 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[DotGolf Support](https://www.support.dotgolfhq.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en-nz) 2. [Club Support](https://www.support.dotgolfhq.com/knowledge-base/club-support?hsLang=en-nz) 3. [Golf Operations](https://www.support.dotgolfhq.com/knowledge-base/club-support?hsLang=en-nz#golf-operations) # Basic Competition Set Up 1\. Press "New" ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650830/original/CcW9KYaDTaNcbIeUyU2zY6UdpFKQaLR2cg.png?1744758637)   2\. Enter Name, Gender & Type Please note: You cannot modify this once you have entered a scorecard into the competition. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650603/original/jeO3hUd6wiOHCAs92gG56Sl-HLc9EvvtcQ.png?1744758256)   3\. Select Competition Types You can add or remove competitions types at any time if required, once you have changed the competition type/s and saved the changes, the Competition Results will automatically be recalculated to match the competition type that you have amended the competition to. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650620/original/SGOBV4m4VJfpofGlGmNipKcRbMKuezRa-Q.png?1744758320)   If you are unsure on the type of the competition, you may click on the “About” link for its definition and the number of players needed for it. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650862/original/_WB2-bON5Hc4TRwH_iESLp5HlEpVO-upzA.png?1744758677)   4\. Check the date and time of the competition. The start and end time will determine when a member can get a scorecard for the competition. ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650902/original/0RL4vCQRxThnPrVUALytBFqCXXmV95628Q.png?1744758755)   5\. Set the markers you want the eligible players to tee off from. Default Markers – This selects the default markers within the club settings. To change, go to Settings \> Default Markers All Markers – Any eligible player can choose which marker they want to tee off from ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650952/original/fmR36BEd7mHEv0afbITOPEXkI8FFzu2mrw.png?1744758868) 6\. Tick the necessary box if the competition will include Affiliated Visitors and Non-Affiliated Visitors By default, Home Members can always enter to any competition. Unless the competition is set with restrictions![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650964/original/HYRTZB9eNuM5Q2ZevCPaiqr68opsy6UFvQ.png?1744758906) 7. Set Appropriate Entry Fees ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214650975/original/1NNw-PfGSqFU6qFEMG9SW6vs2ouHOXAoUQ.png?1744758963)   8\. If the competition is recurring select this and choose when it recurs. Note: Please be careful that when you enable this feature and you want to modify and delete the competition that you have set up, you need to do this manually – one by one). ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/6214651000/original/V_iVTvpAGd3g_fydrXEJs9BvHWQxryrHJQ.png?1744759036) 9\. 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