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Ryder Cup Team Match

Also called Team matchplay, Match day, Blues v Golds

Split the society into two teams and play a series of matches. Every match won is a point for your side — the classic golf-trip finale.

Players
8+ — two teams
Scoring
Points per match
Allowance
As each match's format
Winner
Team with most points

How it works

  1. 1Pick two captains and two teams of equal size.
  2. 2Play sessions: usually foursomes and fourballs, then singles to finish.
  3. 3Each match is worth 1 point to the winning team. A halved match is half a point each.
  4. 4Add up the points. The team with more wins the trophy.

Good to know

On PinPals, Match Day Fun keeps the team score live on everyone's phone and lock screen.

Close relations

Singles MatchplayOne v one. Win the most holes.Fourball MatchplayPairs, own ball, better score counts.Foursomes MatchplayPairs share one ball, alternate shots.

Play it on PinPals. Live scoring works out the handicaps and keeps the leaderboard on everyone’s phone.

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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.