stroke play

noun

, Golf.

1. medal play.

stroke play

noun

1. golf Sometimes shortened tomedal play Compare match play Stableford
   1. scoring by counting the number of strokes taken
   2. ( as modifier )

      a strokeplay tournament

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroke play¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

Woods will be among 264 players who will go through 36 holes of stroke play on the North and South courses at Oakland Hills to determine which 64 players advance to match play.

From Seattle Times

There was the shade he threw Dustin Johnson’s way the following year at Harding Park when Koepka was trying to become the first player to win three straight PGA Championship titles in stroke play.

From Seattle Times

Batting demands relentless stroke play, where even a dot ball is unacceptable.

From BBC

The first three rounds are stroke play to determine the seedings for match play, which is played over the weekend.

From Seattle Times

His sublime stroke play is a treat to watch but what makes him special is his ability to switch gears effortlessly.

From BBC