What is Four-ball Match?

Four-ball Match is official 2-vs-2 match play (R&A Rule 23). Each ball has 4 players in two teams of 2. Every player plays their own ball, and the team's score for the hole is the better net of its two players. Low net wins the hole; tied holes are halved.

Like regular Match Play, the match ends when one team is up by more holes than remain - e.g. "3 & 2" means 3 up with 2 to play.

Need more than 4 players? Add another ball (8, 12, 16…). Each ball is its own independent Four-ball match with its own result.

Handicap allowance: 90% of course handicap per WHS Four-Ball.

If you pick up on a hole, only your score is forfeited - your teammate's net still counts for the team. If both teammates pick up on the same hole, the opposing team wins it.