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Patsome

Also called Six-six-six, Mixed format

Three formats in one round, getting harder as you go — a favourite for mixed and society days.

Players
Pairs
Scoring
Points or strokes
Allowance
Set by the organiser
Winner
Best pair score

How it works

  1. 1Holes 1–6: fourball better ball — own ball, better score counts.
  2. 2Holes 7–12: greensomes — both drive, pick one, alternate.
  3. 3Holes 13–18: foursomes — alternate drives and shots.
  4. 4Add the pair's scores from all three sections.

Close relations

Fourball Better BallOwn ball each; the better score counts.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.