Scoring in Stroke Play is simple and widely used in golf tournaments. In this format, every shot a golfer takes during the round is counted, and the total strokes determine the final score. The player with the lowest number of strokes after completing all 18 holes wins the round. Unlike match formats that focus on winning individual holes, Stroke Play measures overall performance across the entire course. Golfers must stay consistent, avoid penalties, and manage each shot carefully to keep their score low. Many amateur and professional competitions use this scoring method because it fairly compares the complete performance of every player throughout the round.