match play

noun

, Golf.

match play

See stroke play, Stableford
golf Compare Stableford stroke play
1. scoring according to the number of holes won and lost
2. ( as modifier )
  a matchplay tournament

First recorded in 1885–90

It would be lethal for us all simply to watch this match play out from our seats in the upper deck.

It was only his wonderful match-play ability that took him through.

Match play is where he shines—match play against a nervous opponent.

Waddles makes 'em all press—a big factor in his match play; but there are others, and not nearly so legitimate.

We were playing match play, and only did the first dozen holes; but my average round is somewhere in the late eighties.

One of the great things to remember in match play is this—do not strive to win outright with every stroke.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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