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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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

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

But both ended up losing their opening fourball matches.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 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

Europe and the United States will play a mix of foursome, fourball and singles matches over three days in Virginia, with 28 points up for grabs.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024

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