Match-Play Tactics

The player can no longer lose in regulation.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

The match ended on the 16th green.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

A concession cannot be refused or withdrawn.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

A late putt of the same length then feels unfamiliar.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Nerves grow as the match tightens.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

In stroke play you mostly play the course.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Net strokes in a handicap match.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

'5 and 4' means five holes ahead with four left.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

The opponent's position comes first.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Five won, two lost, two halved.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · applied

After a halved hole the honour stays as it was.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 6.4a · recall

Their result sets your level of risk.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Let them make the mistakes.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

A safe par may no longer be enough.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

There is no penalty, but the stroke can be cancelled.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 6.4a · recall

Then the opponent must match it.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Against the spirit of the game, even if not a breach.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 1.2 · recall

The honour follows the last hole won.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 6.4a · recall

The better their position, the more you must attack.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · applied

A safe par may lose the hole.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · applied

Then they play alternate shots.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 22 · recall

Only the better score counts on each hole.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 23 · recall

One good score is enough.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 23.2 · recall

Long par 4s and par 3s are split with care.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Each side counts its better score.

Source: General golf reference (club, teaching and course guides) · recall

In team events it scores half a point each.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Then the other can charge the harder one.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

The first tee decides the whole order.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

After the choice it is played like foursomes.

Source: General golf reference (club, teaching and course guides) · recall

Alternate tee shots, alternate strokes.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 22 · applied

Bounce and roll are free information.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Most useful when the lines are similar.

Source: General golf reference (club, teaching and course guides) · recall

Done by clearly telling the opponent.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2b · recall

The ball may then be picked up.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2b · recall

A putt that stops short cannot halve.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

No need for risk.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

Short putts are often given.

Source: General golf reference (club, teaching and course guides) · recall

Pace first.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · recall

The situation sets the pace.

Source: The R&A and USGA, Rules of Golf 2023, Rule 3.2 (match play), with general match-play tactics · applied

Going to school on their putt.

Source: General golf reference (club, teaching and course guides) · applied