Golf scoring is a system used to track the number of strokes taken by a golfer during a round of golf. The objective of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest strokes possible, and the player with the lowest total score at the end of the round is the winner. Golf scores are typically recorded on a scorecard, which is a document that lists the number of strokes taken on each hole, as well as the total score for the round.
There are a number of different ways to score a golf hole, but the most common is stroke play. In stroke play, the player simply counts the number of strokes it takes to complete the hole, including any penalty strokes. Other scoring methods include match play, where players compete against each other to win the most holes, and stableford, where players earn points for each hole based on their score. The scoring system used in a particular round of golf is typically determined by the rules of the competition or by agreement between the players.
