Tournaments > Four-Ball

• Definition: Four-Ball
• A form of play where sides of two partners compete, with each player playing his or her own ball. A side's score for a hole is the lower score of the two partners on that hole. Definition
• A ball may be marked, lifted, dropped, or replaced by the player or their partner. 23.5a
• When a player creates a penalty with the partner's ball, the penalty normally applies to the partner. However, when the action benefits both players or is to the disadvantage of an opponent, both players are penalized. 23.5a and 23.8a
• When a player in a four-ball match has been disqualfied for a hole (e.g., played a wrong ball), the player may continue to provide advice to their partner but may not play any strokes which could assist their partner. 23.8a(2)/1
• A breach of too many clubs (Rule 4.1b) is a penalty to the side (both players). 23.8a(2)
• Only one score for the side for each hole is required on the scorecard, but the score must be associated with the correct player. 23.2b(1)