In golf tournaments, the predominant score format used is known as stroke play. In this format, players compete over a set number of holes, with the objective of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes. The total number of strokes taken by a player throughout the course is recorded, and the individual with the lowest total score at the end of the tournament is declared the winner. This system emphasizes consistency and skill across the entirety of the round, challenging the players on every hole.