The player who did not hit the chosen first shot plays the second shot and play then alternates as in foursomes. In greensomes, both players tee off and then select which ball with which to complete the hole.
Ī variant of foursomes is greensomes, also called Scotch Foursomes or modified alternate shot. Foursomes can be played as match play or stroke play.
Each pair has only one ball in play and players alternate playing strokes until the hole is completed. Foursomes, or alternate shot, is a pairs format.