Points instead of strokes.
A points-based system where every score earns something. Birdies are rewarded, and the worst you can do on a hole is zero. This takes the sting out of blow-up holes and keeps everyone in the game all day.
Score the most points over 18 (or 9). Bad holes only cost you 0 — so stay aggressive.
Double bogey+ = 0, Bogey = 1, Par = 2, Birdie = 3, Eagle = 4, Albatross = 5.
$1-$5 per point difference at the end.
Handicap games