Stableford

British

/ ˈsteɪbəlfəd /

noun

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

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In the 48-player celebrity division, former NHL standout Jeremy Roenick took a two-point lead in the modified Stableford format.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

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

A runner-up in 2022, Sorenstam amassed 39 points in the Modified Stableford scoring system, two points better than 2021 champion Mardy Fish, a former tennis standout.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 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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