Stableford

British  

/ ˈsteɪbəlfəd /

noun

1. golf

   1. a scoring system in which points are awarded according to the number of strokes taken at each hole, whereby a hole completed in one stroke over par counts as one point, a hole completed in level par counts as two points, etc

   2. ( as modifier ) Compare match play stroke play

      a Stableford competition

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Etymology

Origin of Stableford

C20: named after its inventor, Dr Frank Stableford (1870–1959), English amateur golfer

Example Sentences

With the tournament using a version of the modified Stableford scoring system, Fish had a three-point lead as he lined up for his final tee shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

The eagle was good for six points under a version of the modified Stableford scoring system.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Dylan Stableford, a senior editor at Yahoo News who has been involved with coverage of numerous mass shootings, unfortunately knew he and his team would be prepared.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

Mulder, the former major league pitcher who won the event three straight times from 2015-17, received six points for the eagle under the modified Stableford scoring system.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2022

Women’s Senior Open and is a member at Lake Nona, leads the celebrity division, which uses a Modified Stableford scoring system.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2022