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Roderick Easdale

EXPLAINED: What is the difference between greensomes and foursomes | Vintage Vibes

Two golfers walking to the fairway.

Foursomes and greensomes are both alternate shot, pairs formats of the game of golf. Both are great fun and ask some different questions from participants compared to individual golf. You have to play as a team, support and trust your partner to achieve success.

The two formats are similar, played in teams of two and can be played strokeplay, Stableford or matchplay or but there's a key difference to note between foursomes and greensomes. And that key difference comes on the tee shots.

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