What is a stableford scoring system?
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Stableford is a scoring system in golf that focuses on rewarding positive performance rather than penalizing mistakes. Unlike traditional stroke play where the goal is to achieve the lowest score, Stableford aims to achieve the highest score.
How it works[edit | edit source]
- Points are awarded based on the number of strokes taken compared to par.
- The more under par you are, the more points you earn.
- If you're two strokes or more over par, you earn no points.
Example[edit | edit source]
- Double eagle (4 under par): 8 points
- Eagle (2 under par): 4 points
- Birdie (1 under par): 3 points
- Par: 2 points
- Bogey (1 over par): 1 point
- Double bogey or worse: 0 points
The golfer with the highest number of points at the end of the round wins.
Stableford scoring is often used in casual rounds or competitions to make the game more enjoyable and less stressful for players of all abilities.