Individual Stroke Play
Individual
Add your net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: 18 holes: 78 gross less 11 strokes = 67 net.
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Find your format, see how it scores and read a worked example. These are the formats in our live registry. Your pro chooses which to offer at your club.
Stroke (2)
Individual + Skins
Individual
Lowest individual net total wins; skins are recorded separately alongside the stroke board.
Example: Net lows of 3, 4 and a tied 4: one skin each to B and A, with one carrying.
Team (12)
3-Man Best Ball
Teams of 3
Add the lowest net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 4 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 15 net.
4-Man Two Best Balls
Teams of 4
Add the lowest 2 net scores on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 8 + 8 + 8 + 7 = 31 net.
2-Man Best Ball
Pairs
Add the lowest net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 4 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 15 net.
2-Man Shamble
Pairs
Add the lowest net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 4 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 15 net.
2-Man Alternate Shot Net
Pairs
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 11 team strokes = 51 net.
2-Man Chapman (Pinehurst)
Pairs
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 10 team strokes = 52 net.
2-Man Greensome
Pairs
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 10 team strokes = 52 net.
2-Man Modified Alternate Shot
Pairs
Write one team score per hole and rank low gross first.
Example: 18 holes: 69 gross against par 72, three under par.
3-Man Shamble - Low 2 Ball
Teams of 3
Add the lowest 2 net scores on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 8 + 8 + 8 + 7 = 31 net.
4-Man Best Ball
Teams of 4
Add the lowest net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 4 + 4 + 4 + 3 = 15 net.
4-Man Shamble - Low 2 Ball
Teams of 4
Add the lowest 2 net scores on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: Four holes: 8 + 8 + 8 + 7 = 31 net.
4-Man Modified Alternate Shot
Teams of 4
Write one team score per hole and rank low gross first.
Example: 18 holes: 69 gross against par 72, three under par.
Match (5)
Four-Ball Match Play
Pairs
Compare the sides hole by hole and add the declared match points.
Example: Two wins, one halved match and one loss: 2.5 to 1.5 session points.
Alternate Shot Match Play
Pairs
Compare the sides hole by hole and add the declared match points.
Example: One win and three losses: 1 to 3 session points.
Team Singles Match Play
Individual
Compare the sides hole by hole and add the declared match points.
Example: A won match earns one point; a halved match earns half a point each.
Individual Nassau
Individual
Play three matches on one card: the front nine, back nine and overall.
Example: Side A wins the front 2 up; side B wins the back 3 up and the overall 1 up.
Singles Match Play (Bracket)
Individual
Win more holes than the other side to win the match.
Example: A receives six strokes and wins 6 and 5, with five holes left to play.
Points (5)
Individual Stableford
Individual
Count the best ball’s points on each hole; most points wins.
Example: Four holes: 4 Stableford points with the default table.
2-Man Team Stableford
Pairs
Count the best ball’s points on each hole; most points wins.
Example: Two holes: 4 Stableford points with the default table.
Individual Quota
Individual
Score points against each player’s quota; the highest total over quota wins.
Example: Four holes: 15 points against a quota of 6, 9 over quota.
Team Quota
Pairs
Score points against each player’s quota; the highest total over quota wins.
Example: Two holes: 9 team points against a quota of 24, 15 under quota.
Wolf
3 to 5 players
A rotating Wolf picks a partner or plays alone, with points from the recorded scores.
Example: Five players: a blind Wolf wins alone and earns 16 points; each other player loses four.
Scramble (7)
2-Man Scramble Net
Pairs
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 5 team strokes = 57 net.
3-Man Scramble Net
Teams of 3
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 4 team strokes = 58 net.
4-Man Scramble Net
Teams of 4
Write one team score per hole, subtract the team handicap and rank low net first.
Example: 18 holes: 62 gross less 7 team strokes = 55 net.
2-Man Scramble
Pairs
Write one team score per hole and rank low gross first.
Example: 18 holes: 69 gross against par 72, three under par.
3-Man Scramble
Teams of 3
Write one team score per hole and rank low gross first.
Example: 18 holes: 69 gross against par 72, three under par.
4-Man Scramble
Teams of 4
Write one team score per hole and rank low gross first.
Example: 18 holes: 69 gross against par 72, three under par.
One-Man Scramble
Individual
Add your net score on each hole; lowest total wins.
Example: 18 holes: 78 gross less 11 strokes = 67 net.
Member-guest (1)
2-Man Best Ball Match Play (Points per Hole)
Pairs
Compare the sides hole by hole and add the declared match points.
Example: Nine flights of six teams: 1,215 total points, with 30.5 for the leading team.
Examples use the worked cards and their stated scoring settings. Your club’s handicap allowances and points settings can differ. Member-guest uses the same declared match format as member-member.
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