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Decision 2-3/6.
Result of Match When Player Dormie and Opponent ConcedesQ. In a match between A and B, A is one up playing the last hole. In the following situations and considering B?s actions, does A win by one hole or two holes? (i) B is on the green in three strokes but a long way from the hole. A plays his third stroke from the edge of the green and it comes to rest about one foot from the hole. B goes over and shakes hands with A. (ii) B is on the green in two strokes. A holes his third stroke and B shakes hands with A. (iii) A plays his second shot from the fairway onto the green. B?s second shot misses the green and plugs in a bunker. B immediately walks over to A and shakes his hand. (iv) B is on the green in six strokes but a long way from the hole. A plays his third stroke from the edge of the green and it comes to rest about one foot from the hole. B goes over and shakes hands with A. (v) A is on the green in two strokes. B plays his third stroke from the fairway onto the green and the ball comes to rest about one foot from the hole. B goes over and shakes hands with A. A. The handshake between the players is deemed to represent an agreement to concede each player?s next stroke. Accordingly, in situations (i) to (iii), A wins the match by one hole. In situations (iv) and (v), A has won the final hole and wins the match by two holes. (New)
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