Free tool
Stableford points calculator
Enter your playing handicap and your scores and instantly see how many Stableford points you get per hole and in total. Works for 9 and 18 holes and for any course.
Your normal 18-hole playing handicap.
| Hole | Par | SI | Strokes | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | +1 | - | |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | +1 | - | |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | +1 | - | |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | +1 | - | |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | +1 | - | |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | +1 | - | |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | +1 | - | |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | +1 | - | |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | +1 | - | |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | +1 | - | |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | +1 | - | |
| 12 | 4 | 14 | +1 | - | |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | +1 | - | |
| 14 | 5 | 4 | +1 | - | |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | +1 | - | |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | +1 | - | |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | +1 | - | |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | +1 | - | |
| Total | 72 | - | 0 |
Around 36 points means you played exactly to your handicap.
How does Stableford work?
Stableford is a scoring method where you earn points per hole instead of counting strokes. You play net: on each hole you receive a number of extra strokes based on your handicap, distributed via the stroke index of the holes.
Your net score on a hole is your gross score minus the extra strokes you receive there. A net par is worth 2 points, a net birdie 3 points, and so on. A net double bogey or worse is worth 0 points, so a bad hole never costs you more than that single hole.
At the end you add up all the points. Around 36 points corresponds to playing exactly to your handicap. More than 36 points means you played below your handicap.
Points = 2 + Par - Net score (Net score = Gross - strokes received)Example: on a par 4 where you receive 1 stroke, you score a 5 (gross). Net that is 4, so a net par: 2 points.
Stableford points table
This is how many points each net score relative to par is worth:
| Net score | Points |
|---|---|
| Net albatross (3 under par) | 5 |
| Net eagle (2 under par) | 4 |
| Net birdie (1 under par) | 3 |
| Net par | 2 |
| Net bogey (1 over par) | 1 |
| Net double bogey or worse | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Stableford
1How many Stableford points is a good score?
2How many strokes do I get per hole?
3What is the difference between stroke play and Stableford?
4Does this calculator also work for 9 holes?
5Can I enter the par and stroke index of my own course?
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