Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear courtesy of the USGA.
Forms of Stroke Play:
- Individual: A competition in which each competitor plays as an
individual.
- Foursome: A competition in which two competitors play as partners
and play one ball.
- Four-Ball: A competition in which two competitors play as partners, each playing his own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. If one partner fails to complete the play of the hole, there is no penalty.
Note: For bogey, par and Stableford competitions, see Rule 32-1.
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