Using Native Email Functionality in Live Tourney
Live Tourney provides a convenient and efficient way for golf course administrators to communicate with players using the native email functionality. With Live Tourney, you can easily send emails to players, keeping them informed about important tournament updates, schedules, event specific leaderboards and registration, and other relevant information. In this article, we'll get you up to speed on the handful of ways your can add emails addresses to better communicate with your members.
Adding Emails through GHIN Admin Portal
The easiest way to add email addresses to your roster in Live Tourney is by initially adding your club using the GHIN Admin Portal. When you add your club through this portal, the member information, including their email addresses, will be automatically included in your Live Tourney account.
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Including Emails in Roster Spreadsheet Upload
If you prefer to upload your roster using a spreadsheet, Live Tourney allows you to include emails as part of your roster spreadsheet upload. Simply ensure that you have a column dedicated to email addresses in your spreadsheet, and Live Tourney will import them along with the player information.
Adding Emails Manually
In cases where you need to add or update emails for individual players, Live Tourney provides a straightforward method. Navigate to the roster list and locate the player for whom you want to add an email. Click on the blue edit icon next to the player's name, and a pop-up window will appear. In this window, you can enter or edit the email address for the player. Once you've made the necessary changes, click "Save" to update the player's email information.
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Adding Emails from the Email Interface
Live Tourney also allows you to add emails to players directly from the email interface. When composing an email to send to players, you can click on the "Players without Email" button. Then simply type in and save email addresses as you see fit.
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Conclusion
Live Tourney's native email functionality makes it easy for golf course administrators to communicate with players and keep them informed about tournament-related matters. Now that your roster is ready with their email addresses, here’s more information on how to send and manage emails.