1. Match play: Match play means that the winner of a hole is someone who completes a hole with fewer strokes. The winner of a match play is determined by each hole.

2. Stroke play: The winner is the one who completes one or more rounds with the least number of strokes. International competitions and domestic competitions use stroke play.

Second, basic knowledge: golf pays special attention to etiquette, such as not wearing jeans or clothes to enter clubs and venues, and not wearing high heels. In short, you should be a gentleman on the court, usually a very polite, casual half-sleeved t-shirt, neat slacks and spiked shoes.

Before swinging, players must ensure that no one is standing within the swing range, or that the rocks and balls that may be hit will not harm other people. Players in the latter group are not allowed to play until the players in the current group have stepped out of the batting range and firing range (approximately 300 yards).

Golf balls are generally solid white balls made of rubber, and the surface is evenly covered with dimples, which is conducive to stable flight. Beginners are suitable for choosing a ball with a lower hardness. The soles of golf shoes generally have about 6 to 7 sole spikes, which can prevent sliding and maintain the balance of the player when swinging.

Between the two service court marks, the connecting line between the front ends of the two service court marks will start within the length of the two clubs behind. Hits outside the serving area: match play, no penalty, the opponent can immediately ask you to hit the ball again; stroke play, 2 penalties, and you must play another ball in the correct area.