How to play Alternate Shot
Partners take turns hitting the same ball. High pressure, high reward.
4 players · Hard
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Team Format
What is Foursomes in Golf?
The Ryder Cup discipline. Partners share one ball and alternate every stroke from tee to cup.
The Basics
How Foursomes plays
Two-person teams
One ball per side for the entire hole.
Alternate every stroke
Including putts. Rotation never breaks for convenience.
Tee ownership
Decide who tees odd holes vs even holes before the round.
Match or stroke
Commonly match play in team events; stroke play works for money games too.
Step by Step
How to run Foursomes
1
Set tee rotation
Lock odd/even tee ownership so both partners share the pressure.
2
Play one ball
No second-chance drives - that is Greensomes or Scramble territory.
3
Communicate constantly
Club choice and aim lines are team decisions, not solos.
4
Settle the team match
caddie.fun scores the shared ball and settles team vs team.
Frequently asked questions
Foursomes vs Alternate Shot vs Greensomes?
Foursomes and Alternate Shot are the same idea. Greensomes lets both players tee off before alternating.
Why does caddie.fun list both Foursomes and Alternate Shot?
Same scoring engine - two labels for the same mechanic so groups find the name they know.
Keep Learning
Related game formats
How to play Chapman
Both partners tee off, swap balls for the second shot, then alternate to the hole.
4 players · Hard
How to play Greensomes
Both partners tee off, pick the best drive, then alternate from there.
4 players · Medium
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