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Stableford

Points-based scoring system

Pronunciation

/ˈsteɪ.bəl.fərd/

Definition

A scoring system where points are awarded based on strokes taken per hole rather than total strokes. Typically: 0 points for double bogey or worse, 1 for bogey, 2 for par, 3 for birdie, 4 for eagle, and 5 for albatross. Higher scores win.

Example

"The tournament used Modified Stableford scoring."

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