Total Strokes is a scoring format available in PGA contests on Splash Sports. Instead of earning points based on prize money, your score is determined by how your selected golfers perform relative to par — just like real golf.
How Total Strokes Scoring Works
Each golfer you select contributes their stroke total relative to par to your entry's score for the tournament. The scores from all of your selected golfers are added together to create your combined total for that event.
Just like in real golf, the lowest score wins. A golfer who finishes -12 for the week is far more valuable than one who finishes +2.
Example
Say you're playing a Majors Tiers contest with 4 golfers in your roster:
Golfer A finishes -14
Golfer B finishes -8
Golfer C finishes -3
Golfer D finishes +2
Your combined score for that tournament would be -23. The entry with the lowest combined total across all tournaments wins.
What Happens If a Golfer Misses the Cut?
If one of your selected golfers misses the cut, they will not complete all four rounds. Their score will reflect only the rounds they played, which will typically result in a higher (worse) score contributing to your total. Choosing golfers who are likely to make the cut is an important strategic consideration in Total Strokes contests.
Total Strokes vs. Dollar Winnings
Dollar Winnings rewards high finishes in high-purse events — a single tournament win can be worth millions of points
Total Strokes rewards consistent, low-scoring play across all rounds — every stroke matters throughout the entire week
Total Strokes tends to reward depth in your roster, while Dollar Winnings often comes down to landing a winner or top-5 finish. Check your contest's Rules section to confirm which scoring format is in use.
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