You can see that Team A will record a (4) while Team B will record a (3). The chart below is an example of scoring on a par 4 for Teams A and B. After each hole, the lowest score from the playing partner is the score for that team on the hole. Each team member plays their own ball throughout the round. In golf, a best ball format involves teams of 2, 3, or 4 golfers and can be played as match or stroke play. Let’s break down this beast of a statement into understandable chunks and then we’ll review some other commonly used golf lingo just for fun. In the words of my all-time favorite cartoon character, Gumball, “WHAT THE WHAT!?” You’ll play to a 14 handicap, getting a stroke for each hole except the par threes, where you’ll play those straight up.” “ We’re going to play best ball, match play with a Nassau against two other foursomes. Here’s a sample description of The Match I was invited to play in: It’s not a PGA championship, but it sure feels like the big leagues. If you get connected to a golf group, you may be invited to play in some sort of match (not to be confused with the Match). I am no longer a golfing embarrassment (well maybe I am still an embarrassment, but his love is greater than his disappointment in me). Better yet, I have been invited to play in a foursome with him during a competitive match with his regular golf buddies. However, in recent years there has been an increase in invitations to play with him. “Take a good look around because if you don’t behave yourself, it will be the last time you are here.” The golf round would usually start off with the admonition: When I was younger, he would invite me to play his golf course once a year, usually with my brother and grandfather. My dad has been a member of a private golf club for something like 45 years. If you are going to compete for bragging rights or money, you need to know the golf terms being used.īut before we begin, let me share a little story. This write-up is designed to help you learn and interpret some golf terms in case you find yourself playing in a foursome with some serious golfers. Even though I had been casually golfing for years, I didn’t understand the golf lingo that was being used.
When I was invited to play golf with my dad and his playing partners for the first time, I realized there was a whole other language that I needed to learn.
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