In stroke play, how is the winner decided?

The player with the lowest total score.

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  1. The player who finishes first
  2. The player with the most holes won
  3. The player with the lowest total score ✔

Why: Stroke play adds up every hole, and the lowest total score wins.

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Answer: The player with the lowest total score. Stroke play adds up every hole, and the lowest total score wins.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    the player with the lowest score wins in stroke play
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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