best-ball match
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of best-ball match
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The four-time major champion was a non-factor in his pairing with Ian Poulter, which led to a 4-and-3 loss to Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa in their best-ball match.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2021
DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler settled for a tie in their best-ball match Friday with Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, after Hatton sank a 7-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Lowery boasted he had two amateurs working for him who could beat any two players, professionals included, in a best-ball match.
From Golf Digest ● May 11, 2020
Solheim Cup captain in 2000, in Scotland: Annika Sorenstam holed out a chip shot in a best-ball match, and Bradley famously made her replay it because Sorenstam had played out of turn.
From Golf Digest ● May 15, 2012
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