You can choose between two scoring formats in PGA Majors Tiers contests: Dollar Winnings and Total Strokes.
Dollar Winnings (Standard Format)
Your score is based on the prize money your selected golfer earns in each tournament
Higher earnings = better score
Example:
If you pick a golfer who wins a tournament and earns $3,240,000, your score for that event is 3,240,000 points
Best for:
Simpler, high-variance scoring
Emphasizing big finishes (wins, top placements)
Total Strokes
Your score is based on your golfer’s actual performance (strokes relative to par)
Lower score = better (just like real golf)
Example:
If your golfer shoots -6, your score is -6
Best for:
More traditional golf-style scoring
Rewarding consistent performance across rounds
Key Difference
Dollar Winnings: Highest total wins
Total Strokes: Lowest total wins
Summary
Choose Dollar Winnings if you want a simpler, prize-based format
Choose Total Strokes if you want a more traditional, performance-based competition