At the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup, as in your weekend match, the line between blatant gamesmanship and clever strategy is a blurry one. To be clear, at times throughout the history of clash between the ...

With the Ryder Cup likely on your mind (play begins Friday at Bethpage Black), now might be a good time to highlight some of the unique aspects of the Rules of Golf that only apply to match play.

Match play in golf focuses on winning individual holes rather than the total number of strokes. A score like "5&4" means a team was up five holes with only four left to play, ending the match. The ...