Definition: "3 In 1" is a golf team competition format that can work as a game for groups of four golfers (playing two per side) or as a tournament format (match play or stroke play).
The name 3 In 1 refers to the fact that three different scoring formats are used in one round of golf. The format changes every six holes, rotating among three different formats. What formats are used? Whatever you want. But if used for a tournament, it's best to stick with better-known formats for 3 In 1.
For example:
- Holes 1-6, better ball
- Holes 7-12, alternate shot
- Holes 13-18, 2-man scramble
But as noted, when using 3 In 1 as part of your regular weekly outing with your golf buddies, you can make the three formats as wacky as you like.
Don't confuse 3 In 1 with Round Robin, in which the partners change every six holes but the format remains the same throughout.
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Alternate Spellings: Three In One
