three-ball match
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of three-ball match
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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If in a three-ball match a player's ball strike or be moved by an opponent or an opponent's caddie or clubs, that opponent shall lose the hole to the player.
From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon
On request being made, a three-ball match must allow a single, threesome, or foursome to pass.
From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon
Daphne, Berry and I were playing a three-ball match, while Jill and Jonah—who had sprained his wrist—were walking round with us.
From The Brother of Daphne by Dornford Yates
"I believe it is the law that there are no stymies in a three-ball match."
From The Man Who Rose Again by Joseph Hocking
"Come, too, Foljambe, and we'll have a three-ball match."
From Queen Lucia by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
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