Stroke play is the simplest game in golf. In its simplest form, with or without handicaps, lowest score wins.
Stroke Play
(Also known as [alternateNames])
HOW TO PLAY
There are multiple scoring options in Stroke Play, but the objective of the game is to finish each hole or round in the fewest total strokes. In individual play, you can play for a set dollar amount per stroke, or place a wager that is paid to the winner of the round. For team games, you can play best ball or cumulative score and bet each either per stroke or for the round.
VARIATIONS & PRESSES
There are many variations to stroke play, most with their own unique name and description (e.g. Stirke Three, Nassau, etc…). A press in Stroke Play typically allows the losing player to start a new bet from the time of the press.
GAME OPTIONS
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Stroke Play Example Scorecard
Stroke Play
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#
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P1
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P2
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P3
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P4
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1
Par 4
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4
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5
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4
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6
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2
Par 4
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5
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6
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4
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5
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3
Par 3
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4
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4
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3
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4
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4
Par 4
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3
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4
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5
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5
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5
Par 5
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5
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6
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5
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6
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6
Par 4
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4
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5
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4
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4
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7
Par 5
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7
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5
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4
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3
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8
Par 3
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3
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4
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4
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3
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9
Par 4
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4
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5
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5
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4
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OUT
Par 36
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39
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44
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38
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40
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HOLE BY HOLE
Hole 1 – After 1 hole, P3 and P1 are in the lead with pars. In a $2 per stroke game, each would be up $6 ($4 from P4 and $2 from P2 respectively).
Stroke Play SUMMARY
| Player | Strokes | $$ |
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| P1 | 39 | $10 |
| P2 | 44 | $-30 |
| P3 | 38 | $18 |
| P4 | 40 | $2 |
FINAL NOTES
Final Payouts – In a per point or stroke match, payouts are typically made to and from each player in the group. A sample calculation for P1 would be, +5 -1 +1 strokes from P2, P3, and P4 respectively for a net total or 5 strokes or $10 at $2 per stroke.