This system employs a points-based approach to scoring in golf, rather than counting total strokes. Points are awarded based on the number of strokes taken on each hole compared to the hole’s par. A double bogey or worse typically results in zero points, a bogey earns one point, par earns two, a birdie three, and an eagle four. Online tools and mobile applications simplify the process by automatically calculating point totals based on user-entered scores for each hole, often providing features like handicap adjustments and tracking across multiple rounds.
This scoring method offers a faster pace of play by encouraging golfers to pick up their ball once further points are unattainable on a hole. It promotes a more enjoyable and less punishing experience for higher-handicap players, shifting the focus from minimizing large scores to maximizing point accumulation. Originating in the late 19th century, this system has gained popularity worldwide as an alternative to traditional stroke play, especially in amateur competitions and casual rounds.
