Concede
RulesTo acknowledge that you do not have a likely chance of winning the hole or match and allowing your opponent the privilege of not having to complete a putt, hole-out or finish the match.
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Match Play
A competition between two players (or teams) where they attempt to win each hole. The winner is the person / team with the most points at the end rather than the team with the lowest total score.
Gimme
This is a putt that has an opponent has conceded to you in a matchplay situation. Usually very short putts are conceded as a sporting gesture and as recognition that the player would have holed the putt.
Etiquette
This refers to the behaviour you are expected to show while you play golf as well as around the golf club. Much of the guidelines are based in common sense and consideration for other players.
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