Game, Set, Match (Play)
About a month ago, our fearless leader in our local DG club began with brackets for a Match Play tournament. Interest seemed to be very high, and the 18 players who signed up appeared to make it a worthwhile adventure. There were a few bumps in the road early on, but overall, it's been a great experience, especially to those who weren't familiar with the format. I'll share my adventures here and give a recap of my final match. Honestly, I hung in longer than I expected. It was also a nice departure from doubles and stroke play. Match Play Format Most people are familiar with traditional stroke play. Every shot taken counts as a stroke toward your score. Penalty strokes may be assessed for leaving the designated play area or various infractions. You collect strokes (some more than others) and generally the competition is the rest of the field of players participating. Every stroke counts, so taking a 5 on a par-3 when other players are making birdie is a 3 shot swing i