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Stroke play
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a golf scoring format where the total number of strokes is counted
What is "stroke play"?
Stroke play is a type of scoring system in golf where the total number of strokes taken to complete the entire round or tournament is counted. Each player’s score is the total number of strokes they take to hit the ball into the hole on every hole. The player with the fewest strokes at the end of the round or tournament wins. Stroke play is the most common format used in golf, including major tournaments, and it emphasizes consistency and overall performance throughout the entire game.
Examples
They competed in a stroke play tournament.
She prefers stroke play over match play.
