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Golf Scorecard Terms Explained
Learn the scorecard language used on golf team, league, and tournament pages.
Par and to-par scoring
Par is the expected number of strokes for a hole. A score of 4 on a par 4 is even for that hole. One under par is a birdie, two under is an eagle, one over is a bogey, and two over is a double bogey.
Gross and net score
Gross score is the actual number of strokes. Net score applies handicap adjustments. If your event uses handicaps, label net results clearly so viewers know why standings differ from raw stroke totals.
Front nine and back nine
An 18-hole card is often split into front nine and back nine totals. Checking each side separately helps catch addition errors before the final total is published.
Team and tournament cards
Golf scorecards may track individual players, groups, or team totals. Make sure the format chosen in the scanner matches the card being uploaded.
Quick checklist
- Write totals clearly at the end of each nine.
- Circle birdies or mark special results consistently.
- Keep player names aligned with score rows.
- Confirm whether standings use gross or net scoring.