From Brent Kelley,
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Definition: A best ball competition in which the teams are comprised of two players. When played as match play, better ball is another name for Four Ball.

The two players on the team each play their own ball throughout the round. The low score, or better ball, among the two on each hole is the team's score for that hole.

Also Known As: Four Ball, when played as match play.