Stableford Scoring Calculator

Stableford Scoring Calculator

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How many strokes you receive on this specific hole based on the stroke index.

Stableford Points:

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function calculateStableford() { var par = parseInt(document.getElementById('holePar').value); var gross = parseInt(document.getElementById('grossScore').value); var hcp = parseInt(document.getElementById('hcpStrokes').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('stablefordResult'); var pointsDisplay = document.getElementById('pointsValue'); var descDisplay = document.getElementById('netDescription'); if (isNaN(gross) || isNaN(hcp) || gross <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid gross score."); return; } // Calculation Logic // Net Score = Gross Score – Handicap Strokes var netScore = gross – hcp; var difference = netScore – par; var points = 0; var term = ""; if (difference <= -3) { points = 5; // Net Albatross term = "Net Albatross or better"; } else if (difference == -2) { points = 4; // Net Eagle term = "Net Eagle"; } else if (difference == -1) { points = 3; // Net Birdie term = "Net Birdie"; } else if (difference == 0) { points = 2; // Net Par term = "Net Par"; } else if (difference == 1) { points = 1; // Net Bogey term = "Net Bogey"; } else { points = 0; // Net Double Bogey or worse term = "Net Double Bogey or worse"; } pointsDisplay.innerHTML = points; descDisplay.innerHTML = "You scored a " + term + " (Net Score: " + netScore + ")"; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; }

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Understanding the Stableford Scoring System

The Stableford scoring system is a popular format in golf that rewards players based on the number of strokes taken on each hole relative to the hole's par, adjusted for the player's handicap. Unlike traditional stroke play where the goal is the lowest total score, the objective in Stableford is to accumulate the highest number of points.

How Stableford Points are Awarded

Points are allocated based on your "Net Score" (your actual strokes minus any handicap strokes you receive for that specific hole). The standard R&A and USGA Stableford scale is as follows:

Net Score Result	Stableford Points
3 Under Par (Albatross)	5 Points
2 Under Par (Eagle)	4 Points
1 Under Par (Birdie)	3 Points
Even Par (Par)	2 Points
1 Over Par (Bogey)	1 Point
2 Over Par or more	0 Points

The Role of the Handicap

Handicap strokes are applied hole-by-hole based on the "Stroke Index" (SI) found on the scorecard. If your handicap is 18, you receive 1 stroke per hole. If your handicap is 10, you receive 1 stroke on holes with SI 1 through 10, and 0 strokes on others. If your handicap is 24, you receive 1 stroke on every hole and 2 strokes on the holes with SI 1 through 6.

Stableford Calculation Example

Let's look at a realistic scenario for a golfer on a Par 4 hole:

• Hole Par: 4
• Stroke Index: 5
• Player Handicap: 12 (The player receives 1 stroke because 12 is greater than the SI of 5)
• Gross Score: 5 (The player actually took 5 shots)
• Net Score: 5 (Gross) – 1 (Hcp) = 4 (Net Par)
• Points Earned: Since the Net Score is a Par, the player earns 2 Points.

Why Play Stableford?

Stableford is highly favored in amateur golf for several reasons:

1. Speeds up play: Once a player can no longer score a point (usually after reaching Double Bogey net), they can pick up their ball and move to the next hole.
2. Reduces Frustration: One "blow-up" hole with a very high score doesn't ruin the entire round; you simply get zero points and start fresh on the next tee.
3. Competitive Fairness: It allows players of vastly different skill levels to compete fairly against one another.