Golfnut1957
Newbie
Billy Horschel just said he plays the course. What does he know?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
So if his oppo is in for birdie, and he has an 8ft putt to half, he plays it like he has to hole the one coming back? I don't think so.
Golfnut1957
Newbie
You'll have to ask Billy.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
DTF you're 100% right, you just can't beat a 4 bbb match play between good friends.
I've lots of great memories and some I'd rather forget, but they keep reminding of the odd defeat years later
But IMHO 4bbb match play is still the most enjoyable format in the game of golf.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
There is no putt back
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Deleted Member 1156
Guest
There is according to some people on here. They seem happy to make a nett par despite losing the hole to a birdie ?There is no putt back
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
That is where we differ, I would see that as a sign of weakness [insecurity].
I would calmly pick the ball out of the hole without showing any emotion whatsoever, as if I was not surprised that I had holed the putt.
Cockney
New member
Yep . Nothing comes close.DTF you're 100% right, you just can't beat a 4 bbb match play between good friends.
I've lots of great memories and some I'd rather forget, but they keep reminding of the odd defeat years later
But IMHO 4bbb match play is still the most enjoyable format in the game of golf.
Cockney
New member
But rattling coins and coughing is not?
sunshine
Well-known member
williamalex1
Money List Winner
I can't believe it's taken 10 days for someone to notice that I spelled DFT wronglyDo you know what the abbreviation DTF means?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
I’ve never been one for silly tactics or loud comments and ive always done well in singles match play, more so every match we’ve both walked off having a good game. I can remember one match play game where it was so close within 1 at all times ( I lost on the last ) that the opponent said “ do you want to void that match and play it again.
Our golf did the talking, got shots into par 3 or pitches, of big drives were all acknowledged with a smile by the player, if it was an easy straight forward 18incher it was a given, if it was a slippery 2ft’er that was 50/50 it was played.
As murph has said matchplay singles can be a horrid game if you walk off the third feeling you’re playing the opponent and his mind games, that’s two against one in my eyes. I had a difficult game with someone who was a someone I played with regular and after the 4th tee it was clear tactics were in his bag as a 15th club so I made a straight comment “ let the golf do the talking and not your mouth and snide comments, it’s single not me against you and your ego” the match tightened up a lot for that point and was more enjoyable for both.
Our golf did the talking, got shots into par 3 or pitches, of big drives were all acknowledged with a smile by the player, if it was an easy straight forward 18incher it was a given, if it was a slippery 2ft’er that was 50/50 it was played.
As murph has said matchplay singles can be a horrid game if you walk off the third feeling you’re playing the opponent and his mind games, that’s two against one in my eyes. I had a difficult game with someone who was a someone I played with regular and after the 4th tee it was clear tactics were in his bag as a 15th club so I made a straight comment “ let the golf do the talking and not your mouth and snide comments, it’s single not me against you and your ego” the match tightened up a lot for that point and was more enjoyable for both.
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Leftie5.6
Member
The guys who prefer singles matchplay, in my experience, are bad losers. It’s an ego thing. They don’t like stroke play comps coz they may have to put down an 8, 9 or 10 on their card for all to see. They’d rather NR. This is particularly low handicappers. Think about it and you’ll all know who they are in your club (or look in the mirror!). ?
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
Go on then. I'll bite.
Singles matchplay isn't for everyone. To enjoy it you need to be confident you can beat your opponent. You call it ego, others may call it confidence. Obviously higher handicappers cannot be confident in their abilities, as they don't possess them.
Players with a weak metal game will struggle too.
4BBB and the Stableford formats were invented specifically for the players who fold like a cheap suit at the first sign of pressure, like thought of playing a medal of the back tees, or going toe to toe against another individual.
These players are east to spot. They are the ones who tell you their stableford points when you ask them what they shot.
Singles matchplay isn't for everyone. To enjoy it you need to be confident you can beat your opponent. You call it ego, others may call it confidence. Obviously higher handicappers cannot be confident in their abilities, as they don't possess them.
Players with a weak metal game will struggle too.
4BBB and the Stableford formats were invented specifically for the players who fold like a cheap suit at the first sign of pressure, like thought of playing a medal of the back tees, or going toe to toe against another individual.
These players are east to spot. They are the ones who tell you their stableford points when you ask them what they shot.
Leftie5.6
Member
I have no problem with singles match-play - I’ll guess I play friendly singles matchplay a dozen times + club singles KO comps. But I’ll play more singles stroke play with a card in my hand from the back tee. And that is when (as you say) the juices really flow and your game is tested. move won plenty of singles matchplay but that doesn’t mean a thing compared with shooting low enough to getting a cut. My no. 1 goal is getting my h/c as low as I can. Matchplay is like one day cricket and stroke play is a test match. Love them both but testing yourself comes out on top for me.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I don't necessarily agree with this. The big comp at my club is 4bbb matchplay, and there is no room for weakness. The guys who make the quarters are playing for proper money, and there is plenty of pressure.
My partner and I lost our semi on the 21st hole, when there were 4 figure sums at stake. Only one of our previous rounds was settled within the 18, and one went to the 25th. I don't think anyone folded, it was just tough.
I am not a big fan of playing for silly money, but the winning pair in this tournament walk off with about 4k each.
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Do the winners not forfeit their amateur status with winnings of this size?
sweaty sock
Hacker
Thats ridiculous money!!
Seriously, competitions with prizes like this are going to drive absolutely crazy handicap manipulation? Arent they?
Seriously, competitions with prizes like this are going to drive absolutely crazy handicap manipulation? Arent they?
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
4BBB may be one of the majors at your club. But you still have a partner to lean on. I've had some great 4BBB matches and won a lot of prizes at opens in the format. It just doesn't get the juices flowing like singles matchplay or a medal.
Personally I find the prize on offer irrelevant and I've never been all that bothered about my handicap. I don't currently have one.
I've only ever really been interested in my gross score no matter what the actual format is supposed to be. I would always treat every shot the same, regardless of whether I was playing in a club major or on my own on a Sunday evening. As that to me, is the proper test of golf.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I love singles matchplay for the challenge - yes the win is great...however...when I am giving shots I know I must focus on playing to my handicap or better or I risk getting stuffed...when I am getting shots I know I must use them well - or I risk getting stuffed. In either scenario I know I can win if I manage my golf. In some ways I find playing a match with no shots given or received the hardest to play.
