

Handicap: A number representing a golfer’s general playing ability. Net Score: A player’s Gross Score minus their Handicap.

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Gross Score: A total number of strokes a golfer takes during a round of golf, plus any penalty strokes. Triple Bogey: when a golfer completes a hole three strokes over par. Par: refers to the number of expected strokes a golfer would take to complete a hole.īirdie: when a golfer completes a hole one stroke under par.Įagle: when a golfer completes a hole two strokes under par.ĭouble Eagle: when a golfer completes a hole three strokes under par.Ĭondor: when a golfer completes a hole four strokes under par (also called a Triple Eagle).Īce: a hole-in-one (very rare, and definitely a cause for celebration)!īogey: when a golfer completes a hole one stroke over par.ĭouble Bogey: when a golfer completes a hole two strokes over par. 5 Types of Golf Games Common Golf Scoring Terms
