A competition in which the player's total strokes for the round are recorded and compared with the scores of other players in the field. Considered a more testing form than matchplay and therefore as a better indication of ability. This format may be used with handicap (the player's handicap is deducted from the total score, giving a "net" score) as illustrated below. A player with a handicap of 21 records a score of 93 for 18 holes; Gross score: 93 Less Handicap: 17 Net Score: 71 The standard game of golf in which the player with the lowest score at the end of round wins with handicaps included.
golf scoring by total strokes taken
Also known as medal play, it is a form of competition based on the cumulative number of strokes taken, either over one round or several.
Where the winner of a match or competition is the player who used the least number of strokes (after handicap deduction) to complete the course
Competition based on the total number of strokes taken. (See "Match play".) The lowest number of strokes over the entire course wins that game.
Type of competition, also known as medal play, in which the lowest total score (number of strokes) wins.
A competition in which the total number of strokes for one round, or a pre-determined number of rounds, determines the winner
A method of play where the total number of strokes (minus handicaps) determines the winner of the round.
A format of play whereby each player plays her own ball from tee to green.
Competition based on the number of strokes taken for a stipulated round, or a predetermined number of stipulated rounds, with the low score winning.
Stroke play is a scoring system for golf (compare to match play). Another term for stroke play is medal play. Stroke play is the scoring system for the vast majority of professional golf tournaments.
