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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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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

The Barracuda Championship, held opposite the British Open, is the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 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

The Washington Capitals forward received six points for the eagle under the modified Stableford scoring system, giving him 21 for the day at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022

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