
If you have ever watched a golf tournament on TV, you’re likely used to Stroke Play — where every single shot is added up, and the lowest score wins. But for beginners, one bad hole can result in a "10", effectively ending your chances of a good round.
Enter Stableford. Invented by Dr. Frank Barney Gorton Stableford in 1898, this format was designed to stop golfers from giving up after a couple of bad holes. In Stableford, you earn points based on your score at each hole. The goal? The highest points scorer wins.
Instead of counting total strokes, you are awarded points based on how your score compares to "Par". Here is the standard points breakdown:
| Strokes Taken (Relative to Par) | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2 or more over Par (Double Bogey or worse) | 0 Points |
| 1 over Par (Bogey) | 1 Point |
| Even Par | 2 Points |
| 1 under Par (Birdie) | 3 Points |
| 2 under Par (Eagle) | 4 Points |
In most amateur tournaments, you will play "Net Stableford". This means your handicap is used to give you extra strokes on certain holes.
Focus on getting 2 points per hole. If you finish an 18-hole round with 36 points (2 points x 18 holes), you have played exactly to your handicap—a great achievement for any golfer!
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