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Gruesomes

Also called Bloodsome, Bloodsomes

Greensomes turned upside down. Both of you drive, but the other side decides which ball you play — and they won't pick the good one.

Players
Pairs
Scoring
Points, strokes or holes
Allowance
Set by the organiser — often as greensomes
Winner
Best pair score

How it works

  1. 1Both partners tee off.
  2. 2Your opponents choose which drive you must play — usually the worse one.
  3. 3The player whose drive wasn't chosen plays the next shot.
  4. 4Alternate from there until it's holed.

Good to know

Best played as matchplay between two pairs, so there's always someone choosing.

Close relations

GreensomesBoth tee off, choose the best, then alternate.FoursomesOne ball, alternate shots, alternate tees.

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