What is System 36?

The System 36 format is a modified version of a Stableford tournament. Stableford like points are accumulated based on gross scores and the sum of the points earned are subtracted from 36 to determine a golfer's handicap.

Points are earned as follows :

Double Bogey 0 points
Bogey 1 point
Par 2 points
Birdie 2 points
Eagle 2 points
Albatross 2 points

The winner is the competitor who scores the lowest net score. For example, if a golfers gross score is 90 with 7 pars, 9 bogies and 2 double bogies the golfers net score is computed as follows :

Gross Score 90
Points 23 (7 * 2, + 9 * 1)
Handicap 13 (36 - 23)
Net Score 77