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Forms of Match Play

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Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear courtesy of the USGA.

Forms of Match Play:

  • Single: A match in which one player plays against another player.

  • Threesome: A match in which one player plays against two other players, and each side plays one ball.

  • Foursome: A match in which two players play against two other players, and each side plays one ball.

  • Three-Ball: Three players play a match against one another, each playing his own ball. Each player is playing two distinct matches.

  • Best-Ball: A match in which one player plays against the better ball of two other players or the best ball of three other players.

  • Four-Ball: A match in which two players play their better ball against the better ball of two other players.

© USGA, used with permission

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