[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-rules-of-golf-how-the-rules-of-golf-change-in-match-play":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"how-the-rules-of-golf-change-in-match-play","How the Rules of Golf Change in Match Play","The match-play rules and etiquette details that change how holes are won, lost, and conceded.","\u002Fimg\u002Frules-of-golf\u002Fhow-the-rules-of-golf-change-in-match-play_rules-golf-change.png","How the Rules of Golf Change in Match Play illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"rules-of-golf","Rules of golf","\u003Ch3>Match play is its own rhythm\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In match play, you are trying to beat an opponent on each hole, not build a total score. Concessions, order of play, and information shared between players matter more than many casual golfers realize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Know these differences\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>A putt can be conceded, but the concession cannot be declined.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Playing out of turn may matter if the opponent recalls the stroke.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The state of the match changes strategy immediately.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Penalties can mean loss of hole in some situations.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Use etiquette generously\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Clear communication keeps matches friendly. Say what is conceded, confirm the score, and avoid gamesmanship unless your group enjoys that edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",107,{"slug":15,"title":16},"common-rules-disputes-and-how-to-resolve-them","Common Rules Disputes and How to Resolve Them",{"slug":18,"title":19},"a-quick-guide-to-penalty-areas","A Quick Guide to Penalty Areas",1782812355724]