Team formats
Alternate Shot
Also known as Foursomes
Two partners, one ball, alternate shots. The Ryder Cup format, and a real test of partnership.
- Players
- 4 or more, in pairs
- Format
- Team stroke play, one ball
- Best for
- Pairs who like pressure
How it works
- Each pair plays one ball, hitting alternate shots until it's holed.
- One partner tees off on the odd holes, the other on the even ones.
- The pair enters one score a hole. Lowest total wins.
Scoring and stakes
- Pot or per stroke, split between the partners.
Handicaps
- Gross by default. Team handicaps: half the partners' combined handicaps.
Example
- Mike tees off on 1, Sam hits the second, Mike the third. Mike & Sam make 4.
Settings you can change
- Teams
- Pairs.
- Team handicaps
- Off (gross) or on.
Play alternate shot this round.
Add it on the games step when you set up your round. Fairway keeps score as you go.