The event was played in match-play format from its inauguration in 1907 until it became a stroke play event in 1910.

Meanwhile, the match-play format increases the odds for upsets and diminishes the advantage for the Americans.

In the Ryder Cup's match-play format, the holes will be decided on and around what are relatively small greens.

With the emergence of European golfers among the world's best, the match-play format hones a competitive edge that doesn't exist at other golf events.

That's what this match-play format, at its best, produces.

The match-play, single-elimination format is expected to create a high-pressure atmosphere from the opening round.

Its match-play format creates more adrenaline and better theater than any of golf's major championships.

He would always say that this was the toughest victory of his career, owing to the match-play format.

Long hitters will have enough room to be aggressive, particularly in a match-play format, where a disastrous shot costs only one hole instead of a number of strokes.

Put them in a match-play format, where the only thing that matters is who wins each hole and where each day's losers are out.