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Round Robin

By Brent Kelley, About.com Guide

Definition: Round Robin, sometimes called Hollywood or Sixes, is a game for groups of four golfers.

Round Robin pits the group members against each other, 2 on 2. The catch: Players rotate partners after every six holes so that each member of the foursome, over the course of the round, partners with every other member.

Any scoring format for the 6-hole matches can be used, and each 6-hole segment is a separate wager. If at the end of the 18 holes you've been on two winning sides and one losing side, you come out ahead.

Round Robin is best played by partners of similar skill levels, or by golfers using full handicaps.

Also Known As: Sixes, Hollywood

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