Matchplay Scoring | Golf Monthly
Mark win as a '+', loss as '-' and halve as '0'.
Or (not used very often)
Mark win as a 'W', loss as 'L' and halve as 'H'
In a separate column (furthest right normally)
Keep running total - +1; +2; +2; +1 etc.
Something you should get into the habit of doing is agreeing the scores and Win/Loss/Halve of each hole you walk off the green (or earlier) - as per the announcement in Ryder Cups/WGC Matchplay etc.
It can be very difficult to recreate the scores if you find there's a discrepancy! If you can, write both player's/team's scores down in the usual A, B columns - with the +/0/- in C and Running total in D or 'Points'.
And yes, Highest handicap gets ((Full!!!!) difference between the 2 handicaps) shots - so if handicaps are 12 and 18, the 18 handicapper gets shots on SI 1 to 6.
Good Luck btw - and enjoy.
