The matching scorecard method is one way of defining ranking when scores are the same. It is not defined by the Rules of Golf, and there are several calculation methods. "Compe-kun" uses the following method, which is considered the most common:
Matching Scorecard
The total scores are compared in the following order, with the lower score ranking higher:
- Total score for the IN course (holes 10-18)
- Total score for the IN course (holes 13-18)
- Total score for the IN course (holes 16-18)
- Countback from hole 18
Reference: *JGA: About the Matching Scorecard Method in Handicap Stroke Play Competitions**
Matching Scorecard (KGA)
The total scores are compared in the following order, with the lower score ranking higher:
- For competitions with two or more rounds, the score of the final round.
- The total score of holes 10 through 18 of the final round.
- The total score of holes 13 through 18 of the final round.
- The total score of holes 16 through 18 of the final round.
- The score of hole 18 of the final round.
- The total score of holes 4 through 9 of the final round.
- The total score of holes 7 through 9 of the final round.
- The score of hole 9 of the final round.
Reference: *KGA: Matching Scorecard System**