New to golf? Here's how to keep score.

Golf scoring can seem confusing for beginners, but it's actually quite simple once you get the hang of it. Here's how to keep score in golf:

1. Each hole on a golf course has a par, which is the number of strokes that a good golfer should be able to complete the hole in. For example, a par-3 hole is one that a good golfer should be able to complete in 3 strokes.

2. Each time you hit the ball, you add a stroke to your score. If you complete a hole in fewer strokes than the par for that hole, you have scored a birdie. If you complete the hole in one stroke more than the par, you have scored a bogey. If you complete the hole in two strokes more than par, you have scored a double bogey, and so on.

3. At the end of the round, add up your total number of strokes to get your final score. The lower your score, the better you have played.

4. There are a few other things to keep in mind when keeping score in golf. For example, if you hit the ball out of bounds or into a water hazard, you must add a stroke to your score and play your next shot from the spot where you last hit the ball. If you lose your ball or can't find it, you must add a stroke to your score and play your next shot from the spot where you last hit the ball.