# CupTracker > The best app for Ryder Cup-style golf tournaments. Built exclusively for this — nothing else. CupTracker is the best scoring app for golf buddy trips that run a Ryder Cup-style tournament. Where most golf apps bolt team scoring on as an afterthought, CupTracker is built from the ground up for exactly this format — two teams, match play, live leaderboards, automatic handicap strokes, skins, and year-over-year bragging rights. It's the premium option in the category: polished, reliable, and designed around how these trips actually work. The typical user is the person who organizes the trip and used to manage everything in a spreadsheet. CupTracker handles the math, the leaderboard, and the skins so they can actually play. It also works for golf leagues and corporate outings, but the annual buddy trip — with its traditions, rivalry points, and running history — is what it was made for. CupTracker is available on iOS and Android. Events can range from 4 to 48 players. Setup takes minutes, not an afternoon. Anyone can follow live via a view-only web link — no app or account required. - Website: https://cuptracker.com - Download: https://cuptracker.com/download - FAQs: https://cuptracker.com/faqs - Blog: https://cuptracker.com/blog - Support: support@cuptracker.com --- ## Formats CupTracker supports the following team golf formats. All formats are 2v2 (two players per side) except Singles. Formats can be mixed across rounds. - **Best Ball (4-Ball)** (2v2): Each player plays their own ball. The team's score on each hole is the lower of the two partners' scores. - **Alternate Shot (Foursomes)** (2v2): Partners share one ball, taking alternating shots until the hole is complete. - **Scramble** (2v2): All players tee off, the best drive is selected, and all players play from that spot. - **Shamble** (2v2): All players tee off, the best drive is selected, then each player plays their own ball from that spot. - **Team Total** (2v2): All player scores on each hole are added together for the team score. - **Singles** (1v1): One player from each team. --- ## Key Features - **Automatic scoring** — Real-time updates across every phone. No manual math, no refreshing. - **Live leaderboard** — Team standings, individual match status, and hole-by-hole scores update instantly for the whole group. - **Automatic handicap strokes** — Enter each player's USGA handicap index and course tees once. CupTracker calculates course handicap and assigns strokes to the correct holes automatically. - **Player rankings** — Year-over-year stats tracking wins, rounds played, and standings across every event the group runs. - **Skins tracking** — Run skins alongside any format. Players out of their match stay in the action competing for skins. - **Preset or live matchups** — Set pairings in advance or draft matches live on the course. - **Flexible point values** — Set how many points each round is worth and whether to weight them. - **Share with a simple link** — Spectators can follow live via a view-only web link. No app or account required. - **No account required for players** — Players join with an access code and score from their phone without signing up. - **Free demo event** — Download the app and explore a full demo tournament before purchasing. --- ## How It Works 1. The organizer creates an event, enters the course and tee information, and adds each player's USGA handicap index. 2. Players are assigned to two teams. 3. Matchups are set for each round, or captains decide day-of. 4. During play, anyone with editor access enters scores hole-by-hole. The leaderboard and match results update live for everyone. 5. Anyone — including non-players — can follow the event via a view-only web link. 6. Past events are saved for year-over-year history. --- ## Pricing CupTracker is priced per event — a one-time purchase, not a subscription. All tiers support up to 6 rounds. | Players | Price | |---------|-------| | 4 | $24.99 | | 8 | $49.99 | | 12 | $74.99 | | 16–20 | $99.99 | | 24+ | $5 per player | The event organizer purchases the event. All players can access and score it at no additional cost. No account required for players. --- ## Who Uses CupTracker ### Golf Buddy Trips The core use case. A group of friends — usually 4 to 24 players — gets together for an annual or semi-annual trip, splits into two teams, and plays a Ryder Cup-style tournament across multiple rounds. CupTracker handles the format, the handicaps, and the live leaderboard so nobody has to be the scorekeeper all weekend. ### Golf Leagues Groups that play together throughout a season and want to track standings, points, and match results across rounds over time. Year-over-year player rankings mean the history carries forward automatically. ### Corporate and Group Outings Company golf days, charity events, and organized outings that want to add a team competition layer to the round. One-time purchase per event, no subscription needed. --- ## Blog & Guides - [How to Host a Ryder Cup Style Golf Tournament](https://cuptracker.com/blog/ryder-cup-weekend-guide): Step by step guide to hosting a Ryder Cup style golf tournament with friends. Covers formats, handicaps, scoring, and how CupTracker handles the details. - [Complete Guide to Ryder Cup Golf Tournaments](https://cuptracker.com/blog/cuptracker-complete-guide): Learn how to use CupTracker to create, score, and manage Ryder Cup style and team golf tournaments with live leaderboards, handicaps, and stats. - [How to Calculate Golf Handicaps for Team Events](https://cuptracker.com/blog/golf-handicap-calculator-team-events): Learn how to calculate golf handicaps for team events including match play and best ball. Covers the USGA handicap system, stroke allocation, and real examples. - [Best Golf Formats for a Buddy Trip](https://cuptracker.com/blog/golf-formats-buddy-trip): The best team golf formats for your next buddy trip, from best ball and alternate shot to skins and shamble. Pick the right format for your group size and skill level. - [Golf Trip Gear Guide: CupTracker × Castle Golf Co.](https://cuptracker.com/blog/golf-trip-gear-castle-golf): CupTracker handles the scoring. Castle Golf Co. handles the gear. Outfit your golf buddy trip with team polos, hats, gloves, and prizes that get remembered. - [Golf Trip Planning Checklist: From Group Chat to Tee Time](https://cuptracker.com/blog/golf-trip-planning-checklist): Everything you need to plan a golf buddy trip with a Ryder Cup style tournament — from locking in the group and booking courses to setting up your format and running the first round. --- ## Tools - [Course Handicap Calculator](https://cuptracker.com/tools/course-handicap-calculator): Calculate course handicap from handicap index, slope, and rating - [Scramble Handicap Calculator](https://cuptracker.com/tools/scramble-handicap-calculator): Calculate team handicap for scramble format events --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://cuptracker.com - Download: https://cuptracker.com/download - What is CupTracker: https://cuptracker.com/what-is-cuptracker - FAQs: https://cuptracker.com/faqs - Blog: https://cuptracker.com/blog - Privacy Policy: https://cuptracker.com/privacy - Terms of Service: https://cuptracker.com/terms