Science of Golf: Math of Scoring

NBC Learn, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, explores the science of golf. Here, how the game is scored, both in a recreational and competitive setting, are discussed, including how a "projected cut" is determined during USGA championships. LPGA play Belen Mozo and USA Walker Cup Team participants Patrick Rodgers and Drew Weaver provide their thoughts.

[SeoFam]

This is the most complicated way to explain a simple concept.

[Jonsse]

Less "science of golf" more "introduction to golf scoring". Nice video none the less.

[noelnewlon]

Another way of assessing a round of golf: the pass/fail system (PFS). Prior to play, determine the standard skill mark that is to be met: birdie, par, bogie, or double bogie per hole. During play, score a 1 when the standard is met and a 0 when it is not met. At finish of round, sum the 1s and divide that total by the number of holes played. Convert this to a percentage. This will be your pass rate expressed as a percentage for a given standard skill mark.

[bigmanclassified]

A person who is just getting interested in golf would find this explanation a little difficult and ask more questions. Just being honest

[tonystopar]

There are beginners out there who could use this information.

[sahibzadamubasharali]

Thank you so much for good explanation 😘

[Softouch]

Suggestion: With all the emphasis on hitting from the appropriate tee ("tee up" campaign), why don't you do a video on adjusting handicaps when players in a foursome are playing from different tees?

[patrickconners]

The explanation of par could have been simplified. The number line was not good.

[Kristiansolis]

This analogy fits perfectly, getting a low score in golf is just like losing weight

[radiradev]

Very informative video on golf scoring.

[davidsanders]

When I saw the title: "Science of Golf: Math of Scoring", I got excited. When I saw it was from the USGA, the excitement was replaced by disappointment because there is no science or math performed by the USGA.

[rogerdixon]

The part that explained that a negative one is a negative one was entirely captivating. It reminds me of counting turds in the toilet. I’m at negative three turds today. Does this make me a professional turd dropper? I could perhaps join the PTA tour.

All new comments are welcome. Can anyone beat my -3 score???

[aliasErEf]

Now you understand why the LIV golf went on and bypass this bunch of Old Country Club Attitude not <<fréquentable >>

[MFxART]

who's here because of PGA TOUR 2K21?

[orhoushmand]

Unpopular opinion: My Par is standard Double Bogey.

[paulgolfer]

In matchplay woman v man par 4 woman par 5 man if both par it IS IT A HALF OR A WIN FOR THE WOMAN. OR DOES IT DEPEND ON S.I. which is different for both players . THIS HAPPENED TO ME SOME 15 YEARS AGO AND STILL BUGGS ME TODAY PAUL

[dakotachambers]

Whoever made up the scoring for golf made it so unnecessarily confusing

[taluca]

I can imagine a lot of people who go for high scores would be so confused to discover that golf only lets someone win with the lowest scores XD

[EPL]

I would like to thank GTA V and Happy Gilmore to understand golf nomenclature.

[harabas]

@4:20 what did he say? Players with the best????