stroke play

stroke play (uncountable)

1. (golf) A scoring system in which points are awarded based on the number of strokes used to sink the ball, as opposed to match play.
2. (cricket) Batting, especially excellent batting.
   • 1990, Ashes: Battles and Bellylaughs, Byron Bay: Swan Publishing, page 207:

     Greg Chappell: the master bastman. Enthralled crowds all over the world with his glorious strokeplay.

• (golf) medal play