points??

[HomerJSimpson]

The others have explained it pretty well. In essence in stroke or medal play EVERY shot counts and so if you lose a ball etc you have to play another under penalty and so for the majority of club golfers on here is a much tougher examination (isn't it Bratty?) especially if you can be wayward off the tee like me. Stableford gives you a bit more freedom as a lost ball means nothing more than not scoring on that hole.

I was interested to see you say you latched onto a two ball to get your card marked. If you didn't start with them and caught them up that card won't be valid for handicapping purposes. You have to play with the same partner all the way round.

 

[elliottlale]

they were teeing off and asked me if i wanted to join them as i was waiting for them to finish and clear, so i joined them at the first

 

[robbest3offthetee]

If you all teed off the first and exchanged cards on the next tee,or before, then thats fine...

 

[Bratty]

Sounds like you put far too much pressure on yourself to perform. Chill Bratty.

Noooooooooo!!
He's much funnier when he's lobbing clubs

I'll be sure to lob one at you next time, Smiffy!
Cheers to those who offered words of support and encouragement.