Four-ball is commonly Googled every year around the time of the Presidents or Ryder Cup.

Four-ball

(Also known as [alternateNames])

HOW TO PLAY

Four-ball is the equivalent of a two-man best ball Match Play event. Played as a foursome with teams of two, every player plays his or her ball through the hole and the team takes the lowest score of the two. The game is scored like a typical Match Play round.

VARIATIONS & PRESSES

Although not necessarily a variation, Four-ball is a featured game in the Ryder Cup every other year and can be played as a broader team event with twosomes earning points for their respective teams.

GAME OPTIONS

two players no
three players no
four players yes
five players no
yes handicaps
individuals no
teams yes
multi group no
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Four-ball Example Scorecard

Four-ball

Team 1


Team 2


#

P1

P2

P3

P4

1
Par 4
4
5
4
6
2
Par 4
5
6
4
1
5
3
Par 3
4
4
3
1
4
4
Par 4
3
1
4
5
5
5
Par 5
5
6
5
6
6
Par 4
4
5
4
4
7
Par 5
7
5
4
1
3
8
Par 3
3
4
4
3
9
Par 4
4
5
5
4
OUT
Par 36
39
1
44
38
3
40

HOLE BY HOLE

Hole 1 – P1 (Team 1) and P3 (Team 2) tie the first hole with pars, so neither of the teams earn a point.

Four-ball SUMMARY

Player Points $$
P1 1 $-10
P2 1 $-10
P3 3 $10
P4 3 $10

FINAL NOTES

Final Payouts – After nine holes, P1 & P2 are down by 2 points and in a $5 per point game would be down $-10.

Four-ball Ratings

Bet Opportunities

2/10

Luck Factor

5/10

Handicap Friendly

3/10

Customization

5/10
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