What Is Fourball Better Ball?

Fourball Better Ball is a team golf format where two players form a team, and each golfer plays their own ball throughout the round.

On every hole, the lowest score from the two teammates counts as the team's score.

How Does Fourball Better Ball Work?

Why Is It Called Better Ball?

Because only the better (lower) score counts for the team.

This allows teammates to support one another while still playing their own golf.

Is Handicap Used?

Yes.

Many Fourball competitions use handicap allowances to create fair competition between teams of different abilities.

Why Is It So Popular?

Fourball Better Ball combines teamwork with individual play.

It's one of the most common formats for golf societies, club competitions and golf trips.

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