A record-keeping tool, employed in the card game often called “Golf,” tracks individual scores across multiple rounds. It visually presents each player’s performance after each hand, and cumulatively, to determine the overall winner at the end of the session. Typically, it will list player names and then columns to enter their score for each round. At the end of the game, the scores are summed, and the lowest total wins. For instance, if four players each played nine rounds, the record would display those players’ names followed by nine columns, each representing a round and their respective scores. Totals would be clearly indicated.
This record’s significance lies in its ability to provide a clear and impartial account of the games progression. Its consistent usage promotes fair play and mitigates disputes. Historically, such records, whether formalized or improvised on scraps of paper, have served as the standard means of measuring success in this popular game, offering a tangible representation of players’ skills and strategies throughout the course of play. It also allows players to analyze their performance over time, identifying strengths and weaknesses in their game.