Stroke play
A tournament where the winner is the golfer who took the least number of strokes to complete the round(s) having deducted their handicap.
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Stroke play is a scoring system for golf (compare to match play). Another term for stroke play is medal play. Stroke play is the scoring system for the vast majority of professional golf tournaments. (For a notable exception, see The INTERNATIONAL.) ...
Stroke Play Using Handicaps
There are examples above of two different ways to mark the scorecard when using handicaps in stroke play. The top version is the more common, at least among players with lower handicaps.
Stroke play - Competition based on total number of strokes taken
Basic Rules ...
Stroke Play: Competition based on the total number of strokes taken. (See "Match play".) The lowest number of strokes over the entire course wins that game.
Stroke Play
Stroke play is a game in which the strokes taken by each player are counted and totaled at the end of each round. The player with the fewest number of strokes is the winner.
Summer Rules ...
Stroke Play
See Medal Play
Stroke Some Balls
Hit balls at a driving range or play a relaxed round of golf.
stroke play-- A type of golf competition in which the player who completes the prescribed number of holes in the fewest strokes wins.
Stroke Play: Type of competition, also known as medal play, in which the lowest total score (number of strokes) wins.
Stroke Play - A competition in which the player's total strokes for the round are recorded and compared with the scores of other players in the field. Considered a more testing form than matchplay and therefore as a better indication of ability.
stroke play A method of play where the total number of strokes (minus handicaps) determines the winner of the round.
Stroke Play
The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest strokes is the winner.
STROKE PLAY
Competition based on the number of strokes taken by each player; also called medal play.
SWEET SPOT ...
Stroke Play: Where the winner of a match or competition is the player who used the least number of strokes (after handicap deduction) to complete the course.
Stroke Play: Also known as medal play, it is a form of competition based on the cumulative number of strokes taken, either over one round or several. (Most professional tournaments are stroke play events).
Stroke play - This is when the outcome of a game is decided on by the number of strokes a player takes to complete
a round of golf against his competitors. The player with the least number of strokes being the winner.
stroke play
A competition that is won by the player having the lowest total score (number of strokes).
A stroke play game in which each player has a flag. When the player has played the number of strokes equal to the par of the course plus his handicap, he places a flag in the course at that point.
In stroke play, the player incurs a penalty of two strokes (Rule 15-3b). The stroke played with the wrong ball does not count in his score for the hole.
In stroke play, the ball farthest from the hole is played first. The competitor with the lowest score on a hole tees off first on the next hole. There is generally no penalty for playing out of turn. (10-2) ...
In stroke play, the competitor with the lowest total score for the round (9 or 18 holes) is the winner.
You must play the ball into the hole before starting the next hole.
Anyone you are playing with is a fellow-competitor.
In stroke play foursome and four-ball competitions, where the context so admits, the word 'competitor'' or 'fellow-competitor'' includes his partner.
In stroke play, a player gets his strokes where his handicap falls... a player with a 10 handicap gets strokes on holes with handicap numbers 1 through 10.
A form of stroke play in which players play against a fixed score at each hole. Scored as in match play with the winner being the most holes.
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A firmly played approach to a well -protected pin. Also, too strong or long a shot.
An individual stroke play game comprising a defined number of rounds At the end of the series each of the competitors records his best score of the series at each hole
Eight-iron ...
The procedure in stroke play is similar, but each player's individual handicap (rather than the difference between two players' handicaps) is used to calculate extra strokes.
Another name for 'Stroke Play', keeping the score on every hole. The lowest number of strokes, gross or net, wins.
Mixed
Man and woman playing together, eg: 'Mixed Foursomes'. Each partner plays off their own tees.
Better Ball A match play or stroke play gamewhen two players on a side each play their own ball score the better of their two scores at each hole against the other side. Birdie One stroke under par for a hole.
Approach - A stroke played in towards the flag
Attending the flag - The holding of the flag. A player may have the flag attended at any time. The flag should either be removed or attended while on the green ...
Example: There is no such thing as a gimme in stroke play competitions.
"Gimmes" are not allowed by the rules in stroke play, but they are often practiced in casual matches.
- A "marker" is one who is appointed by the Committee to record a competitor's score in stroke play. He may be a fellow-competitor. He is not a referee.
Marshal - A person at a golf course or tournament to keep order and handle spectators.
card A card used to record scores in stroke play.
cart A two-wheeled trolley on which a golf is fitted and pulled around the course.
The score at the end of the round depends upon whether players have decided to use Match or Stroke play. If they opt for Match Play, the score will be determined by how many holes each player/team has won.
If you think about it, in stroke play, it's just about the only legal chance you get to practise.
Medal play: This golf terms is also known as "stroke play"...a style of scoring in which the player with the fewest strokes wins. The stroke play is played in most professional tournaments.
The putt is a hand and arm stroke played without body movement.
Swing in a pendulum-like way.
Swing club back straight from the ball and return along same lines.
Keep head down at impact.
Marker: A person who records a fellow competitor's score in stroke play. Also, a coin or similar object used to indicate the location of a competitor's ball on a putting green.
d) depends on whether you are playing "match play" or "stroke play" against your opponent
e) is up to your opponent; he or she can decide to let you swing again with no penalty
3) A HOLE IN ONE ON A PAR 4 HOLE IS: ...
Anyone who is not part of the competitors side in stroke play or not part of the match. Such as observers, forecaddies, referee etc.
overclub
To use a club that gives to much distance.
A short putt conceded by your playing partners (not allowed in minigolf stroke play tournaments).
gobble
1. An invocation to the hole to eat the ball. 2. A slam putt which would have gone a long way past if it hadn't been holed.
Let's talk about rule 28, The Unplayable Lie. If you violate this rule in stroke play it costs you TWO strokes. In match play you lose the hole. Tough penalty, so it behooves you to understand it.
Playing a wrong ball (except in a hazard) - in match play you lose the hole; in stroke play you incur a two-stroke penalty and you must then play the correct ball.
ON THE PUTTING GREEN ...
Medal Play: Game played between any number of players. The player with the lowest score wins (can also be called stroke play).
Metal Wood: Wooden club made of metal.
Mid-Iron: Old term for a 2-iron.
"It was a real nice positive because the last two 72-hole stroke play events I finished second and I didn't want to have it a third straight time," he said.
penalty Extra stroke or strokes assessed for specific violations of USGA Official Rules of Golf during stroke play. In match play, the penalty may be loss of the hole.
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MEDAL PLAY - this is a form of competition decided by the overall number of strokes. This may also be referred to as stroke play.
Foursome: A group of four golfers playing only two balls. A pair of the players forms a team and player alternate shots. The match can be scored as match play, stroke play or as a stapleford.
Form of competition in which the number of holes won or lost rather than the number of strokes taken determines the winner. The alternative is stroke play.
Mens American Tour
See PGA TOUR.
(Also called stroke play.)
Mulligan---a second try at hitting the ball, usually after an unsuccessful first attempt. Not legal under official golf rules.
Municipal courses---a course run by a city or county.
Also known as stroke play.
OB: Short for "Out of Bounds". The area lying outside of the defined golf course.
PAR: The standard score in strokes assigned to each hole on the golf course.
PENALTY STROKE: A stroke added for a rules violation.
 See also: Stroke, Golf, Hole, Shot, Match Play
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