Fourball

/ˈfɔːrˌbɔːl/ noun

Definition

A golf match format where four players compete, usually in two teams of two, with each player playing their own ball.

Etymology

Compound of 'four' and 'ball' describing the format; developed as a standard golf competition structure in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

In golf's 'fourball' format, each team's score is the lower of the two team members' scores on each hole, which actually encourages more aggressive play since one bad shot doesn't ruin your team's hole score!

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