GolfPointsIndex (GPI) is a golf scoring and handicap system which uses points earned on individual holes in order to keep score and track progress.
Point are earned and accumulated based on how a player scores on each hole in relation to par
Double Bogey. 0.5 points
Bogey. 1 Point
Par 3 points
Birdie. 5 points
Eagle. 8 points
The Index is the average 9 hole point total accumulated over the last 180 holes played.
This establishes a handicap system which allows players of different ability to play each other on an even plane.