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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It was crucial in overcoming Jennifer Kupcho's hammer blow long range birdies late on the Saturday evening that allowed the United States to force an unlikely share of the foursomes and fourball spoils.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

And the beaten Englishwoman had already contributed significantly alongside Nadaud with Friday fourball and Saturday foursomes wins that helped ensure 8-8 parity after the first two days.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Europe and the United States will head into Sunday's decisive Solheim Cup singles level on points after a breathtaking rearguard action by the Americans in a nail-biting afternoon fourball session.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

McIlroy has stated he does not want the crowd scenes to overshadow Europe's brilliant performance, particularly in the foursomes and fourball sessions.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025

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

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025

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