Maximum Score

The highest score a player can record on any hole in certain tournament formats, designed to prevent exceptionally high scores from dominating competition results. Maximum score limits vary by format but often relate to par plus a specific number of strokes or net double bogey. These limits help maintain competitive equity and prevent disaster holes from eliminating players from contention. Understanding maximum score rules helps golfers know when to pick up their ball in tournaments and ensures proper scoring in competitive play. Maximum score rules balance competitive fairness with pace of play considerations.