They’re so dominant now in the calendar that the Stableford is almost synonymous with a club competition. It’s no real surprise. Have a nightmare on one hole in a medal and your day is basically over. In a Stableford, simply put down zero or a dash on the card and move on. It doesn’t necessarily define your event.
But did you know that there are subtle differences between Medal and Stableford when it comes to the Rules of Golf?
They are covered in Rule 21 so, points aside, let’s look at a trio of things you might not have known about Stableford if you hadn’t been peeking in the book…
Stableford scoring: Did you know these Stableford rules?
You are only responsible for your gross score
Your committee might like you to add up your points totals, they can encourage that you do so as part of their Terms of Competition ,and they can even sanction you if you repeatedly refuse.
