Keeping Score
You can change the method the watch uses to keep score.
- From the watch face, press .
- Select > Activities & Apps > Golf.
- Select the activity settings.
- Select Scoring > Scoring Method.
- Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the Scoring Method), points are awarded based on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.
Points |
Strokes Taken Relative to Par |
0 |
2 or more over |
1 |
1 over |
2 |
Par |
3 |
1 under |
4 |
2 under |
5 |
3 under |
When you enable statistics tracking on the watch, you can view your statistics for the current round (Viewing Your Round Summary). You can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app.
- Hold .
- Select > Activities & Apps > Golf.
- Select the activity settings.
- Select Scoring > Stat Tracking.
Recording Golf Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (Tracking Golf Statistics).
- From the scorecard, select a hole.
- Set the number of strokes taken, including putts, and select .
- Set the number of putts taken, and select .
NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.
- Select an option:
- If your ball hit the fairway, select .
- If your ball missed the fairway, select or .
- Select .