Round Robin Tournament Scheduling

12 Golfers, 11 rounds

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golfingrhino

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on: November 21, 2013, 10:02:36 PM
Hi All,

Hoping someone can help me.

I need to design a schedule for 12 players over 11 rounds for our golf group for 2014.  

We would like as much variety in the groupings each round - i.e even out one player playing with another as much as possible over the year.

ALSO, there is a possibility that another schedule with player A and B playing every round together will be required (Father / son).

Any assistance with the two schedules would be appreciated.

Cheers, Rob


golfingrhino

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Reply #1 on: November 21, 2013, 10:16:58 PM
To clarify, there are 3 groups of 4 playing each round.


Ian Wakeling

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Reply #2 on: November 22, 2013, 09:00:25 AM
Follow the 'schedules' link near the top of this page then enter 12 items and 'Whist'.  Treat each table of 4 players as a foursome and this will solve the general 12 player problem. (Randomize the tee-off order so that one player is not always in the first group of 4.)

The scenario where two of the players are father and son, can never be fully balanced, but I think the schedule below comes as close as possible.


(B J A D) (H I C G) (E F Y Z)
(F H D J) (C E A G) (B I Y Z)
(B F G I) (A E C D) (H J Y Z)
(B E H J) (D I A F) (C G Y Z)
(C F G J) (E H B I) (A D Y Z)
(B D C I) (G H A J) (E F Y Z)
(C H D F) (A I E J) (B G Y Z)
(E G D H) (B C F J) (A I Y Z)
(F I A H) (D E B G) (C J Y Z)
(C J E I) (F G A B) (D H Y Z)
(D G I J) (B H A C) (E F Y Z)


The father and son are Y and Z and will need to get on well with players E and F as they play three times in the same foursome. Players A to D and G to J all play together either three or four times.
« Last Edit: November 22, 2013, 09:06:09 AM by Ian »


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Reply #3 on: November 22, 2013, 02:17:43 PM
Thanks Ian

I am sure the group will get on well with the father as he is the president (Me).

I deleted my first reply as I failed to correctly read your first sentence.

I appreciate your assistance.

Cheers!