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Match play: one hole at a time
Rule 3.2 · Official source checked 6 November 2026
Match play compares the result of each hole. A player or side wins a hole by taking fewer strokes, including penalties, or through the applicable match-play rules.
On the course
- Confirm the match format and any handicap strokes.
- Keep the match status after each hole.
- Understand concessions and the order of play before starting.
Worked situation
Winning one hole by three strokes still wins one hole. A concession must be clear; once validly made, it cannot be declined or withdrawn.
Important distinction
Playing out of turn can allow an opponent to cancel a stroke. Do not assume stroke-play procedures automatically apply.
Sources and further reading
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