stroke play

A scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.

Noun

  1. A scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.
  2. Batting, especially excellent batting.
    • Greg Chappell: the master bastman. Enthralled crowds all over the world with his glorious strokeplay. - 1990, Ashes: Battles and Bellylaughs, Byron Bay: Swan Publishing, page 207:

Synonyms

medal play