Definition of match play
: golf competition in which the winner is the person or team winning the greater number of holes — compare stroke play
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The sophomore shot 5-under 31 in match play in his team’s loss to Central Catholic.
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Tom Contreras, Chris’ dad, said relentless practice and focus gave Reed confidence at an age when most junior golfers lack it or misplace it during match play.
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If Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed had gone head-to-head in match play on Saturday afternoon at Augusta National, the duel would have lasted to the 18th hole, with the Irishman beating the American 2-up.
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Isner, the 6-foot-10 American, survived a rough first set Sunday, then settled down and found his game to defeat Zverev, the 6-foot-6 German, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4 in the last professional singles tennis match played in Key Biscayne.
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Prior to arriving in Miami, Isner stood at an unimpressive 2-6 in matches played this year.
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The team has outscored opponents 52-10 in the 16 matches played under Lopetegui.
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But, the Highlanders fell victim to the upset this time around in the opening match play game.
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Host Getafe had the best chances, twice hitting the woodwork in a match played under light snow during parts of the second half.
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First Known Use of match play
1893
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