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Stableford is great. But match-play against the hole? That's a top fun format

Stableford is great. But match-play against the hole? That's a top fun format

Stableford competition rules at Australian golf clubs and it's maybe fair enough; it takes less time and is lots more enjoyable than stroke-play, and nobody complains about it. But there's a format under our nose that one could describe as "match-play against an implacable, nerveless opponent" that should have more precedence, as Matt Cleary argues here. 31 Mar 2025
Cleary: Medal Day? You need one for turning up

Cleary: Medal Day? You need one for turning up

Golf is meant to be fun, right? Well, Medal Day, with the course setup at its hardest and every stroke counted, is not - much more often than not - fun. Indeed it can be like a four-day hike on the Kokoda Track without the sense of accomplishment, according to Matt Cleary. 3 Feb 2025
Bhatia claims maiden PGA Tour win in Barracuda play-off

Bhatia claims maiden PGA Tour win in Barracuda play-off

Akshay Bhatia has overcome a three-point deficit to win the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship, making par on the first play-off hole to beat overnight leader Patrick Rodgers in Truckee, California. 24 Jul 2023
Sihwan Kim in front at weather affected Stableford Challenge

Sihwan Kim in front at weather affected Stableford Challenge

Current Asian Tour number one Sihwan Kim holed an incredible 40-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th as darkness fell to take the clubhouse lead in the Trust Golf Asian Mixed Stableford Challenge on Wednesday with an impressive total of 22 points. 14 Apr 2022
Morri: Savour the shot, not the score

Morri: Savour the shot, not the score

Australia has one of the best golf cultures in the world and, for the most part, an approach to the game that is the envy of many outside these shores. 8 May 2019

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