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Greensomes Matchplay

Also called Canadian foursomes matchplay

Foursomes with a safety net. Both partners tee off, the pair picks the better drive, then they alternate.

Players
4 — two pairs
Scoring
Holes won
Allowance
60% of the lower + 40% of the higher, then the difference
Winner
Most holes won

How it works

  1. 1Each pair's handicap is 60% of the lower course handicap plus 40% of the higher. The higher pair gets the difference.
  2. 2Both partners tee off. Choose the better drive.
  3. 3The player whose drive wasn't chosen plays the second shot, then you alternate until it's holed.
  4. 4Lower net score wins the hole.

Close relations

GreensomesBoth tee off, choose the best, then alternate.Foursomes MatchplayPairs share one ball, alternate shots.

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Allowances follow the World Handicap System recommendations used by Golf Ireland. Your club or society may set its own — the entry sheet wins.