The format of the tournament is STABLFORD.  Each player plays against the par of each hole and receives points according to how he scores in relation to par.

 

The scoring system is as follows:

 

Net score	Points
2 or more over par	0
1 over par	1
par	2
1 under par	3
2 under par	4
3 or more under par	5

 

The Gents will be playing from the Turkish Airlines Black Tees (72.5/137/6687 yards) and the ladies will be playing from the Turkish Airlines White Tees (67.4/130/5500 yards).

 

All players are requested to record only their Gross Score on the Tournament Scorecard in Golf Genius.  The system will calculate the points received for each hole, and the total points for the round.  The points are based on the net score for each hole, dependent on the player's handicap and the stroke index of the hole. The maximum handicap index for this tournament is 24.0 for both men and women.

 

The net score is calculated by taking strokes at the appropriate hole using the stroke index shown on the card.  Stableford is a score by hole, so that if you take more than net bogey to score, you can pick your ball up and go to the next hole and start again. 

 

For this tournament, if you are going to score “more” than a net bogey, you must pick up your ball and move on to the next hole.  Record an X on your scorecard.  Maximum score per hole for all players in this tournament are as follows:

 

PAR 3’s:           7
PAR 4’s:           8
PAR 5’s:           9

 

At the end of the 18 holes, the number of points gained at each of the holes is added together to give a total points score.  

The rules differences for Stableford as compared to normal stroke play have to do with the penalties applied for breaking rules. In some instances (for example, exceeding the 14-club maximum), points are deducted from the competitor, as opposed to a stroke penalty. There are also a number of violations that result in disqualification. The rundown of rules differences in Stableford can be found in the notes to Rule 32-1b and in Rule 32-2.