With the Ryder Cup likely on your mind (play begins Friday at Bethpage Black), now might be a good time to highlight some of the unique aspects of the Rules of Golf that only apply to match play.
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Match play vs. stroke play in golf differences: How the Ryder Cup format compares to majors
The Ryder Cup is a golf event unlike any other. Every other year, some of the world's best golfers representing the United States and Europe face off in a competition played over three days. The ...
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Rules Guy: How should a wrong-ball penalty be assessed when playing both match and stroke play?
The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we've got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He's got all the answers. Last week in our league a player hit the wrong ball.
Match play in golf focuses on winning individual holes rather than the total number of strokes. A score like "5&4" means a team was up five holes with only four left to play, ending the match. The ...
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