Stupid Golf Question
What is Stableford?
The format uses points and suddenly your scorecard looks like a board game
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Stableford is a scoring format where you earn points based on how you score relative to par on each hole.
The NPG answer
It is golf scoring that lets one disaster hole hurt less. A concept the sport should consider more often.
When it matters
It matters in events that want faster play and less punishment for one blow-up hole.
What to do next
Check the event points table before you start. If a hole is dead, pick up when the format allows it and move on.
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What is stroke play?
Stroke play means everyone counts every stroke and the lowest total score wins.
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