How is the "honor" determined at the start of a match play event?

In match play events, the "honor" refers to the right to tee off first on the initial hole, which is an important aspect of the game. The order in which players will tee off is typically decided by the order of the draw. This means that when players are matched against one another, they either draw lots or follow a predetermined order based on the matchups established for the event, which allows for a fair and randomized selection of who goes first. This method ensures that all players have an equal opportunity at the beginning of the match without bias based on their performance or skill level.

Other methods like match play record or handicap indexes might influence the match's dynamics but do not dictate the initial order of play. A coin toss is often used in casual settings to decide the honor but is not the standard practice for setting up the order in more structured match play events.