Play money

cfUSD is play money with no cash value.

Stroke Format

What is Stroke Play in Golf?

The standard tournament format. Add every stroke. Lowest score for the round wins - with optional handicaps for net play.

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The Basics

How Stroke Play works

Count every stroke

Tee to cup, penalties included. No holes are discarded.

Gross or net

Play scratch (gross) or with handicaps (net). caddie.fun applies stroke allocation when net is on.

Any field size

Works solo, heads-up, or a full outing leaderboard.

Lowest total wins

Ties can split or use scorecard playoff (back 9, last 6, last 3, last 1) for ranking.

Step by Step

How to run Stroke Play

Pick tees and scoring type

Gross for pure ball-striking; net for mixed skills.

Set stakes if you want them

Optional entry fee or side pots layer on without changing the scoring math.

Post every hole

Keep the card honest - stroke play rewards patience more than heroics.

Settle on the lowest total

caddie.fun ranks the field and settles paid pots when the round closes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stroke Play the same as medal play?

Yes. Medal play is another name for stroke play - total strokes for the round.

How are ties broken?

For display ranking, caddie.fun can use USGA-style scorecard playoff. Settlement for paid rounds typically splits tied payout slots equally.

Sources

USGA Rules of Golf - Rule 3 (The Competition)Stroke play (also called medal play) is the standard form of stroke competition under the Rules of Golf published by the USGA and The R&A.
The R&A - Rules of GolfJoint governing body with the USGA for the Rules of Golf worldwide (outside the US and Mexico).

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