What Does Fourball Mean in Golf?
Also known as Better ball.
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Play & formats
Golf term
Fourball
Fourball in practice
Because your partner backs you up, fourball rewards aggressive play — if one of you makes a mess, the other's score saves the hole. It's a staple of the Ryder Cup and casual weekend games alike.
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