keep score

Example Sentences

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And if I’m having a really bad hole, I’m fine picking up the ball and marking down the maximum allowable score for handicap purposes—if I keep score at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

This had the sound and feel of LIV Golf, except it was a little more dangerous and tougher to keep score.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The band will keep score, and a winner for each group will be announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Still physically fit in his late 70s, Fryatt played tennis but couldn’t keep score or remember which side of the net he was supposed to be on.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

And I knew that if you could keep score for such a thing, and, of course, I did keep that score, my Degree of Loserdom would be nothing short of godlike.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith