Stableford Scoring An alternative method of keeping score. Instead of counting strokes, points are awarded to each player based upon the outcome of each hole. The Stableford Scoring System awards a single point for a bogey; two points for a par; three for a birdie, etc. Variations of the actual number of points awarded for each outcome are known as "Modified Stableford Scoring". Stableford Scoring values can be tailored by tournament promoters to encourage risky play by increasing the rewards for achieving birdies and eagles... and removing the penalties for bad outcomes.... read more
Stableford Scoring An alternative method of keeping score. Instead of counting strokes, points are awarded to each player based upon the outcome of each hole. The Stableford Scoring System awards a single point for a bogey; two points for a par; three for a birdie... read more
Four Ball A form of match play. Two players from one team compete against two players of the other. All four players play their own ball through the entire course... read more
Double Peoria Six of the eighteen holes are secretly selected as special holes. None of the competitors are supposed to know which of the eighteen holes are the special six... read more
The Callaway System A formula for handicapping one-time events, where it is difficult for all participants to provide a true handicap beforehand. Said to originate at Pinehurst by the late Lionel Callaway... read more |