How Are Missed Cut Golfers Scored in Strokes-Based Contests?
If you're playing in a strokes-based golf contest and wondering how a player who missed the cut is scored, here's how it works.
The Rule
In most strokes-based contests, a golfer who misses the cut receives 8 fantasy points for each missed round -- added on top of their actual score at the time they were cut.
Example
Let's say a golfer shoots +6 after Round 2 and misses the cut. Here's how their total fantasy score is calculated:
Score at cut: +6
Round 3 (missed): +8
Round 4 (missed): +8
Total: +22
The +8 penalty applies per missed round, not as a flat penalty for the entire tournament. So a golfer cut after Round 2 receives two separate +8 penalties (one for Round 3, one for Round 4).
Why Does This Matter?
Since lower scores are better in strokes-based contests, golfers who miss the cut will significantly hurt your total. When making your picks, prioritize players who are likely to make the cut and play all four rounds.
Still Have Questions?
If you believe a golfer was scored incorrectly in your contest, please contact our support team with the contest name or Contest ID and we'll investigate right away.