Fourball
RulesA match where four players compete with two players on each side. Each player hits his own ball.
This definition is part of the Golfonaut golf glossary, where related terms are grouped by topic.
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.
Foursome
Also known as alternate shot, this is a form of competition play where two teams of two players compete against each other. Each team shares a golf ball and alternates the player that hits the ball after each shot.
