Refer to the table below for the Most Likely Score Method for if/when a player does not complete play of a hole

 

 

Position of the Ball

Strokes to be Added

 If the ball lies on the putting green, and is no more than 5 feet from the hole:

Add one additional stroke.

If the ball lies between 5 feet and 20 yards from the hole:

Add 2 or 3 additional strokes, depending on the position of the ball, the difficulty of the green and the ability of the player.

If the ball lies more than 20 yards from the hole:

Add 3 or 4 additional strokes, depending on the position of the ball, the difficulty of the green and the ability of the player.