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All Square

Match is tied

Pronunciation

/ɔːl skwɛər/

Definition

In match play, when two golfers or teams have won the same number of holes, the match is said to be 'all square.' The match remains tied until one side wins a hole to go 'one up.'

Example

"After 16 holes, the match was all square."

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Match Play

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