match play 
noun [mass noun]
Play in golf in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won by each side. Compare with stroke play.By waiving them, you waive the right to keep score in stroke play and to win the hole in match play....
- This costs her the hole in match play or a two-stroke penalty in stroke play.
- The thing to know about the honor is its application in stroke play vs. match play.
Derivatives
match player
- ‘He is a fantastic competitor and match player - probably the best match player ever,’ he said.
- Confidence high from victory, he is the better putter and the more experienced match player.
- He's a very tough match player and his safety was good throughout.
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