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

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Example Sentences

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Stableford

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

Retired tennis player Mardy Fish continued to dominate the 56-player celebrity division, stretching his lead in the Modified Stableford points format to 14 points.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2023

Tennis player and Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish took control among the celebrities and athletes, posting the equivalent of a 67 in the Modified Stableford scoring system.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 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

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