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fourball

British

/ ˈfɔːbɔːl /

noun

golf a match for two pairs in which each player uses his own ball, the better score of each pair being counted at every hole Compare foursome greensome

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But the disruption continued into his afternoon fourball match alongside Shane Lowry.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025

The mood music has swung in that direction and especially if he sees himself as a fourball player.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025

Monahan and Al-Rumayyan will be in the same fourball along with their professionals on Thursday's day one when they tee off at Carnoustie.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024

McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot an 11-under 61 in fourball play Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team event.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024

Having won his first three matches, McIlroy lost his fourball on Saturday and was involved in an angry exchange with Patrick Cantlay's caddie Joe LaCava over his celebrations, which later continued in a car park.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2023

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