Glossary
Strokeplay
Strokeplay is the simplest scoring idea: count your shots, then see who used the fewest.
Big idea
Every shot counts. Lower score wins.
At a glance
Score type
Total strokes
Usually played
Solo
Best for
Clear winner from a full round
In plain English
Write down how many shots you take on each hole. Add them all up at the end. If handicaps are being used, subtract your handicap shots to get your Net score.
How to win
Have the lowest total. In a scratch event that means the lowest gross score. In a handicap event that means the lowest Net score.
Example
Remember this
- A big number on one hole still counts.
- Gross means before handicap. Net means after handicap.
- If the event uses handicap, your Net score is the number to watch.
Things to be aware of
The committee decides tees, tie-breaks, and the handicap allowance. Individual strokeplay commonly uses a 95% playing handicap allowance.