*Each player keeps their own score card (and their dignity... maybe)
by Greg Rank
๐ฏ Welcome to Ridiculous Golf Scoring! ๐ฏ
Forget about traditional golf scoring - this is where creativity meets chaos!
Points are awarded for everything from pruning trees to submarine ball retrieval contributions.
๐ฏ Traditional Scoring
Par: 2 pts
Birdie: 5 pts
Eagle: 10 pts
Bogey/Double: 1 pt
Triple: 0 pts
Quad: "Sexy World"
Because even bad shots deserve recognition!
๐ฆ Water Sports
Ball Skipping: 1 pt per skip
Water Donation: 2 pts
Contributing to the economic development of scuba divers who retrieve balls.
๐ณ Tree Hugging
Branch Dropping: 2 pts
Negative Distance: 1 pt per 10 yards
Repetitive Tree Hitting: 3 pts
Pruning points for course maintenance. Points vary by tree circumference!
๐ช Trick Shots
Bunker Chip-in: 6 pts
Fringe Chip-in: 6 pts
Up & Down from Bunker: 4 pts
Not an easy feat - you're actually good at this!
๐ญ Character Building
Topping the Ball: 1 pt
Hitting it Fat: 1 pt
Big Slice/Hook: 1 pt each
Illustrates eagerness and enthusiasm. Points for trying to move dirt AND ball!
๐ Skill Shots
Fairway Hit: 2 pts
Green in Regulation: 1 pt
One Putt: 2 pts
Chip within 10 feet: 2 pts
Two feet or two hundred yards - doesn't matter! Now that's talent!
๐ช Special Circumstances
Out of Bounds: "Contributing to the wealth of the golf course.
Using the scoring pencil, write your name on the OB stake. Free drop." - 1 point
Fairway After OB: "Hit a fairway after losing first drive OB.
Because that is really embarrassing." - 3 points
Competition Points: "Closest to hole Par 3 (3 pts), Longest Drive (1 pt)
- A little competition is good for you!"
๐ Your Scorecard
Hole
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Total
Your Score
0
๐ญ Memorable Moments from the Course
"Two feet or two hundred yards, doesn't matter." - The Fairway Philosophy
"Illustrates eagerness to watch your shot. One point for enthusiasm." - On Topping the Ball
"Displays kindness, trying to help the ball into the air. Point for trying to move dirt AND ball." - The Fat Shot Appreciation Society
"Because you're good." - Simple but effective praise
"Show Off!" - Longest Drive commentary
๐ Folk Ballads & Story Songs
Narrative songs that paint pictures and tell tales
1
Polished Shoes
A tale of life's unexpected encounters and doppelgangers
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2
Blueberry Buddha
A whimsical journey of spiritual discovery and fruit