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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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And expect the United States' pros to rediscover their foursomes and fourball prowess when Brandt Snedeker leads them against Geoff Ogilvy's Internationals in the Presidents Cup at Medinah in September.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 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

Justin Rose may have only played twice, but he has won both his fourball matches with Tommy Fleetwood and looked particularly sharp on Saturday, with a string of birdies.

From BBC • Sep. 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

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