Matchplay
Players compete hole by hole, with the player scoring the lowest on each hole winning that hole. The game is played between two players or two teams, and the overall winner is the player or team that wins the most holes.
2 players or 2 teams
Played as singles or four-ball
Match play format
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How to Play
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Players or teams compete against each other hole by hole.
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The player or team with the lowest score on a hole wins that hole. If players or teams have the same score, the hole is halved, and neither side wins.
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The game continues until one player or team has won more holes than there are holes remaining. For example, if a player or team is 4 holes up with only 3 holes left to play, they win the match.
Settings & Adjustments
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Players or teams can decide the number of stipulated holes to be played, typically 9 or 18 holes.
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Handicap allowances can be applied to even the playing field between players of different skill levels.
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In team events, formats such as Four-Ball (better-ball) can be used.
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Learn more about the general handicap adjustments that Marker supports HERE.
Overview
In Match Play, each hole is a separate competition, and the player with the lowest score on a hole wins that hole. The score is kept by counting the number of holes won and lost, rather than the total number of strokes taken.
Match Play offers an exciting format for golfers of all skill levels, emphasizing strategy and shot-making on each hole, rather than the overall score.