Quota format involves individuals or teams starting with a certain number of points, based on handicap, then adding points for achievements on the ... Quota format involves individuals or teams starting with a certain number of points, based on handicap, then adding points for achievements on the course. Each golfer begins the match with points equivalent to their handicap, so a 3-handicap golfer starts with 3 points and a 10 handicap golfer starts with 10 points. The goal is to reach 36 points, which can vary in some tournaments to 39. Points are awarded to golfers based on performance on the course, and are awarded as follows:
Bogeys – 1 point
Pars – 2 points
Birdies – 4 points
Eagles – 8 points