Six ways to score the round,
plainly explained.

How Stableford points, handicap strokes, pickups and round totals work.

Best for mixed-handicap groups, society days and any round where one bad hole should not end the competition.

How holes are won, tied and lost, where strokes fall and when a match ends.

Best for head-to-head golf and groups that want every hole to create a fresh contest.

How individual holes become skins, how carryovers build and how Yardages settles the pot.

Best for two to four players who want a fresh contest on every hole and enjoy the pressure of a growing carryover.

Gross and net strokeplay, holing out, handicap adjustments and complete-card scoring.

Best for medals, formal competitions and groups that want every stroke across the full card to count.

The three-player format that shares nine points on every hole, including every tie combination.

Best for exactly three players who want every hole to carry equal weight and no points rolling into the next.

How teams choose a ball, replay from one spot and produce a single team score.

Best for team days, charity events and mixed-ability groups that want everyone contributing to one ball.