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Suggested ReadingMatch Play PrimerRules, Formats, Strategy and Terminology for Match PlayMatch play is one of the main forms of competition in golf. It pits players one against another, rather than one against the field as in stroke play. Opponents compete to win individual holes, and the player who wins the most holes wins the match. Match play can be played by two individuals, one on one, and that is known as Singles Match Play. Or teams of two players can square off, with Foursomes and Fourballs the most common formats for team play. To learn more about match play, explore the topics below:
Keeping Score in Match Play
Match Play Formats
Rules Differences in Match Play
Match Play Strategy
Match Play Terms Suggested Reading |
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