banpoäng

Banpoäng is a Swedish term that translates to "course points" or "hole points" and is primarily used in the context of golf. It refers to the points awarded to a golfer on each individual hole of a golf course, based on their score relative to par for that hole. Typically, a standard scoring system like Stableford is employed, where points are awarded for achieving certain scores like a birdie (one under par), par, or bogey (one over par). The number of banpoäng earned on each hole contributes to the golfer's overall score for the round. This system allows for a more dynamic and engaging scoring method compared to simply counting strokes, as it rewards good performance on individual holes and can still allow a player to score well even if they have a few bad holes. The specific point allocation for each score relative to par can vary depending on the tournament rules or the format of play. For example, in a Stableford competition, a birdie might award 3 points, par 2 points, and a bogey 1 point, with a double bogey or worse often resulting in 0 points. The player with the highest total banpoäng at the end of the round is the winner.