How can i pair 12 golfers in groups of 4 over 5 rounds so each player is with as many different people as pos?

Question

How can i pair 12 golfers in groups of 4 over 5 rounds so each player is with as many different people as pos?

Answer 1

This might work for you, put them in pairs.  Each pair will play each other only one time.

Round 1:

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Round 2:

1 2 5 6

3 4 9 10

7 8 11 12

Round 3:

1 2 7 8

3 4 11 12

9 10 5 6

Round 4:

1 2 9 10

3 4 7 8

5 6 11 12

Round 5:

1 2 11 12

3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

Answer 2

BLIND DRAW FORMAT

Answer 3

The solution given by jondawg for setting up pairs at the start is a very easy solution . Start by making six teams by blind draw and working from there for the five rounds. Each team will play every other once.