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Eclectic

Also called Ringer score, Best-ball of your own rounds

Your dream round, built from your real ones. Over a run of rounds, you keep your best score on each hole.

Players
1+
Scoring
Best score per hole
Allowance
Set by the club — often a share of handicap
Winner
Lowest eclectic total

How it works

  1. 1Play a series of rounds — a month, a season, or a set number of competitions.
  2. 2On each hole, keep the lowest score you've had on it.
  3. 3Your eclectic card is those 18 best scores added up.
  4. 4Take off the handicap allowance the club sets. Lowest net wins.

Good to know

A great one for a society's season-long table.

Close relations

Stroke Play (Medal)Count every shot. Lowest net score wins.

Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.