Which scoring format is used at the Barracuda Championship?

The Barracuda Championship uses a Modified Stableford scoring format.

Unlike conventional stroke play, where the lowest total wins, Modified Stableford rewards players for accumulating points. At the Barracuda, an albatross earns eight points, an eagle five, a birdie two, par zero, a bogey minus one, and a double bogey or worse minus three.

The format encourages aggressive decisions because birdies and eagles produce large gains while the penalty for a poor hole is limited. Players may therefore attack pins or attempt carries over hazards that would be too risky in ordinary stroke play.

The tournament adopted Modified Stableford in 2012, when it was known as the Reno-Tahoe Open. It is the only PGA Tour event traditionally associated with this scoring system, making it a frequent source of quiz confusion with alternate shot, scramble, and match play—all of which are different formats.