Foursome
A match format where two teams of two players each share one ball per team, taking alternating shots.
What does foursome mean in golf?
In foursomes, partners alternate hitting the same ball — one tees off on odd-numbered holes, the other on even-numbered holes, and they alternate shots within each hole. This format is used in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup and tests teamwork, course management, and the ability to play from positions your partner leaves you. Foursomes should not be confused with a 'foursome,' the casual term for any group of four golfers playing together.
Related Golf Terms
Best Ball
A team format where each player plays their own ball and the lowest score among teammates counts for each hole.
Match Play
A competition format where players or teams compete hole by hole, with the winner being whoever wins the most individual holes.
Scramble
A team format where all players hit from the same spot after selecting the best shot from the group on each stroke.
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