Match play is the oldest, purest form of golf, as the Ryder, Solheim, Walker and Presidents cups prove. Every hole has an outcome – win, lose or draw – and is a tournament in itself. The round robin format was put in place, because too many people were whining that a relatively unknown player, was quickly knocking out the more recognizable names (similar to those who don't like soccer or hockey, because of low scoring). Match play also brings more cerebral playing to the game and it's exciting watching the decisions being made, based on what your opponent is doing. Imagine the Ryder Cup changed to pure stroke play - talk about boring.
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