What Does Foursomes Mean in Golf?
Also known as Alternate shot.
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Play & formats
Golf term
Foursomes
Foursomes in practice
Because you play your partner's misses, foursomes is considered the most pressure-packed team format. It's the quickest to play, since each side hits only one ball per hole.
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