Progressive Scoring

A tournament scoring format where point values increase throughout the round or competition, creating escalating stakes and maintaining interest in later holes. Progressive scoring might award one point for holes 1-6, two points for holes 7-12, and three points for holes 13-18. This format creates strategic decisions about when to take risks and can produce dramatic finishes as later holes carry greater weight. Progressive scoring systems add excitement to tournaments and ensure that performance on closing holes has enhanced importance, rewarding players who perform well under increasing pressure.