What Is Stroke Play?

Stroke Play is the most common format in golf. Every stroke counts, and the player with the lowest total number of strokes after 18 holes is the winner.

It's the format used in most professional tournaments and many club competitions.

How Does Stroke Play Work?

Is Stroke Play Different from Stableford?

Yes.

In Stableford, players earn points on each hole.

In Stroke Play, every stroke counts, meaning one bad hole can have a significant impact on your final score.

Is Handicap Used?

Many club competitions use Net Stroke Play, where players receive handicap strokes.

The winner is determined by the lowest net score rather than the lowest gross score.

Why Is Stroke Play Popular?

Stroke Play rewards consistency over the entire round and is considered the purest test of golf.

Best Golf Society Competition Formats — TrackPar

What Is Foursomes Golf? — TrackPar

What Is Fourball Better Ball? — TrackPar

What Is Match Play? — TrackPar

What Is Stableford Scoring? — TrackPar

Track Stroke Play Rounds with TrackPar

TrackPar allows you to log Stroke Play rounds, monitor your handicap and organise competitions with friends through private Circles.