Match Play vs Stroke Play Flashcards
Aspects of Stroke Play
- playing against the field
- scoring - total strokes
- strategy - playing against the field
- general penalty - 2 strokes
- must hole out
- penalties protect the field and must be applied
- rulings must be made before score is finalized
Aspects of Match Play
- playing against opponent
- scoring - by holes (up or down)
- strategy - play against opponent
- general penalty - loss of hole
- concessions are allowed
- penalties can be overlooked by opponent
- rulings must be made before next hole
Free relief procedures
Rules are applied the same
Ball is OB
Rules are applied the same (stroke and distance)
Penalty area relief
Rules are applied the same
Improving line of play
Rules are applied the same (general penalty)
More than 5 minutes late to tee
Rules are applied the same (DQ)
Practice on the golf course
stroke play - no
match play - yes
Applying handicaps
stroke play - must be on scorecard and is deducted from final score
match play - lower handicap gets no strokes
Outside tee area
stroke play - 2 stroke penalty and shot doesn’t count
match play - opponent can cancel the shot if they choose
Helping ball on green
stroke - leaving ball in place results in a 2 stroke penalty for everyone who agreed
penalty for player who putted while on the green
match play - no penalty
Rules issue
stroke play - play 2 balls
match play - decide before next hole
Can you hole out after your putt is conceded
Yes you can, but not in team events such as four ball. That would be seen as giving your partner an advantage
Penalty for playing out of turn
In match play there is no penalty and your opponent can cancel your stroke
In stroke play ready golf is encouraged
