Aggregate

A tournament scoring format where the total strokes from multiple rounds determine the winner, emphasizing sustained performance and consistency over several days of competition. Aggregate scoring is used in most professional tournaments and stroke play competitions, requiring golfers to maintain performance standards across all competitive rounds. Understanding aggregate formats helps golfers develop appropriate strategies for multi-round competitions and appreciate the endurance aspects of competitive golf. Aggregate competitions reward consistency and sustained excellence while testing golfers' ability to maintain performance under varying conditions. This format is fundamental to professional golf and most serious amateur competitions.