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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

But both ended up losing their opening fourball matches.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025

Sagstrom, who along with fellow Swede Anna Nordqvist, were Europe's solitary fourball winners on Friday, never recovered and were three down at the turn and lost 4&3.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 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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