medal play

noun

, Golf.

1. play in which the score is reckoned by counting the strokes taken to complete the round.

medal play

noun

1. golf another name for stroke play

Word History and Origins

Origin of medal play¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The prize fund remains $20 million for medal play among 48 players, plus a $5 million purse paid out to the leading three teams.

From Seattle Times

The final round is medal play with all four scores counting.

From Seattle Times

One solution is a format used in the Junior Olympics, a three-day, mixed-team event of medal play in alternate shot, better ball and then an individual round in which both scores count.

From Seattle Times

When I shot 39 to his 36—he had agreed to spot me four strokes, medal play—he lost and refused to pay.

From Golf Digest

The 312-man field will switch courses on Tuesday, and the top 64 finishers in medal play will advance to match play beginning Wednesday.

From Washington Times