Better Ball
RulesA format of team matchplay where each golfer plays with his own ball. The player who gets the best score wins the hole for his team.
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Related terms
Match Play
A competition between two players (or teams) where they attempt to win each hole. The winner is the person / team with the most points at the end rather than the team with the lowest total score.
Fourball
A match where four players compete with two players on each side. Each player hits his own ball.
