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Match play
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a golf competition format where players compete hole by hole, aiming to win individual holes rather than building up a total score
Example
She won the match play tournament by defeating her opponent on the final hole.
He prefers match play over stroke play because it's more competitive.
He enjoys the intensity of match play where every hole matters.
She lost in the semi-finals of the match play event after a close contest.
His strategy in match play is to focus on winning holes rather than playing conservatively.