In match play, what happens when both players score the same on a hole?

The hole is halved.

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  1. The hole is halved ✔
  2. The hole is replayed
  3. The lower handicap wins the hole

Why: When scores are equal, the hole is halved, meaning tied.

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Answer: The hole is halved. When scores are equal, the hole is halved, meaning tied.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    if the scores of both players or teams are equal the hole is "halved" (or tied)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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