Low Ball / High Ball (Match)

Two players per side, each playing their own ball. Each hole has two points available: one for the better low score and one for the better high score. Stymie splits each tied comparison half a point per side. Net scores of 4 and 6 against 4 and 5 therefore award half a point and one and a half points. This match variant closes when the point lead exceeds twice the number of undecided holes: a five-point lead with two holes left is enough, but a four-point lead is not. The result is a points margin, not a count of won holes. Net scores use a 90% allowance on each player’s Course Handicap difference from the low player in the match, so the lowest handicap of the four plays to scratch.

Result

Point margin

Format

Match play

Holes

18