The magic number is 14.5. Getting there requires players to compete in different formats of match play over three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - and it's nice and simple.

After the practice rounds , All-Star Match and the opening ceremony in the days leading up to the main event, Friday is showtime.

In all, there are eight foursomes matches, eight fourballs matches, and 12 singles matches. You may like

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If you're not sure what any of that means - maybe you're new to the game - here's how each format works.

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