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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Fitzpatrick landed a crucial point on the final hole of Saturday's fourball session playing with Hatton, who had been a late call up for the injured Hovland.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Scheffler, the Open champion, won two fourball matches alongside Bryson DeChambeau on the banks of Lake Michigan four years ago and the big-hitting LIV player returns in New York after sitting out last time.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Davies and Nicholas beat future Hall of Famers King and Daniel in the alternate-shot format on day one, while Scotland’s Wright teamed up with Neumann to win a fourball match on day two.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 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

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