Net best-ball team composition in golf

Journal of Sports Analytics

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Yifan Wu¹  Peter Chow-Whiteand¹  Tim B. Swartz¹ 

[1] Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science

关键词: Distribution of minimum;    Handicapping in golf;    Order statistics;    Simulation;   

DOI  :  10.3233/JSA-190311

来源: IOS Press

【 摘 要 】

This paper proposes simple methods of forming two-player and four-player golf teams for the purposes of net best-ball tournaments in stroke play format. The proposals are based on the recognition that variability is an important consideration in team composition; highly variable players contribute greatly in a best-ball setting. A theoretical rationale is provided for the proposed team formations. In addition, simulation studies are carried out which compare the proposals against other common methods of team formation. In these studies, the proposed team compositions lead to competitions that are more fair.

【 授权许可】

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