Modified Stableford System
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The Modified Stableford System is a method of golf scoring based on a player's performance on each hole in contrast to their performance in contrast to overall par, the method of scoring normally used in most stroke play.
First used in 1932, and perhaps developed in a rudimentary fashion as early as 1898,the system was invented by Englishman Frank Barney Gordon Stableford as an attempt to reward players who took risks in trying to obtain scores under par.
Currently, the most notable tournament which uses this method of scoring is the INTERNATIONAL, an annual PGA tournament in Castle Rock, Colorado.
[edit] Scoring
Scores are tabulated per hole rather than in a comparison overall Par. In contrast to regular golf scoring, scores with positive numbers are desirable.
| Score on Hole | Modified Stableford Score |
|---|---|
| Albatross(Double Eagle) | +8 |
| Eagle | +5 |
| Birdie | +2 |
| Par | 0 |
| Bogey | -1 |
| Worse Than Bogey | -3 |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- About.com page on Modified Stableford System
- My Scorecard.com page on Modified Stableford System
- PGA Tour page on Modified Stableford System
- Bio of Frank Stableford from the Wallasey Golf Club
- Page on the system and other terms at Ruleshistory.com
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