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Four-ball and foursomes are two of the most commonly confused formats in golf. Even experienced players and tournament organizers sometimes have to double-check the rules. If you’ve been wondering about the differences between four-ball and foursomes, here’s everything you need to know.

What is four-ball in golf?

A four-ball (often referred to as better-ball) is a two-person team golf format where you and your partner each play your own ball from the tee into the cup. On every hole, the lower of the two scores is the team score. If only one partner holes out and finishes that single score, the team score is the single score.

Four-ball allows golfers to employ a variety of different strategies. If one partner has a steady hole, the other can take risks. The format is common in weekend money games and club events.

One great thing about four-ball is that even though it’s a two-person event, if one player is having a bad hole (or day), the other can finish the round.

The four-ball format can be played with either gross or net scoring.

If you’re looking for a training aid that improves contact, tempo, connection, and path—all for under $20—stop shopping.

You already own it.

It’s your golf towel.

Yes, the same towel you use to wipe off your clubs can also clean up your swing. The golf towel is one of my favorite practice tools for at-home and driving range practice. Here are four simple drills you can try today.

Ball-first contact drill

Lay your towel about six inches behind the ball. If you strike the towel before the ball, the low point in your golf swing is too far behind the ball. The goal is to hit the golf ball first and make sure your divot is after the ball. Play around with setup position and weight transfer through impact until you can strike the ball cleanly.

In just one year, Lydia Ko went from crying in hotel rooms to crying on the Olympics podium. But how? She explains it all.

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2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson tee times for Thursday's first round in Texas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and more.

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Kris McCormack deep-dives Tour-issue clubs: What makes them different, why most golfers don’t need them, and what you should play.

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Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains why keeping your head down is throwing off your pitching — and what to do instead.

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Here’s how amateurs can save “five, 10 strikes a round,” according to Justin Thomas. He was speaking on a video from Titleist.

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Xander Schaufelle puts much thought and energy into what fairway woods land in his bag. Ask Callaway Tour rep Kellen Watson.

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If you haven't yet selected the perfect gift for your golf-loving mama, lululemon has you covered with a range of stylish new items.

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In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Justin Thomas' favorite ball-striking drill and how it can help you hit better iron shots.

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American golfer Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy have been named captains for next year's Presidents Cup.

Caddie Joe Greiner is jumping from one top-5 bag to another — and Collin Morikawa is sending two clear messages with the hire.

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The PGA event runs Thursday to Sunday, May 1-4 at the TPC Craig Ranch.

Swing Through, Not Just To the Ball

One of the most common mistakes golfers make — especially beginners and mid-handicappers — is treating the golf ball as the final destination of their swing. But here’s the truth: your swing shouldn’t stop at the ball.

If you want cleaner contact, better power, and improved consistency, you need to swing through the ball, not just to it.

The Ball Is Not the Finish Line

Think of the ball as simply in the way of your swing path, not the end point. When you focus solely on striking the ball, your swing tends to decelerate or collapse at impact, leading to:

• Topped or chunked shots

• Loss of power

Paula Creamer, a 10-time winner on the LPGA Tour, including the 2010 U.S. Women's Open, has been names as an assistant captain for next year's Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

Vice has just dropped its Green Mile Club limited edition collection, and while the company has done plenty of cool limited edition stuff in the past, this may be its finest work yet.

In this context, the Green Mile refers to the final three holes at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina – the 2025 PGA Championship site. The final stretch of holes is renowned for its difficulty and has been a pivotal factor in determining the outcome of major tournaments held at the course.

Said another way, the Green Mile Club is Vice’s way of commemorating the 2025 PGA Championship.

The collection includes a slit towel (sweet), a cap (it’s fine), a divot tool and ball marker set (nice), tees (whatever), and Vice Pro Golf Balls.

The limited edition golf balls feature a compass graphic, Green Mile sidestamp, special packaging, and most notably, a monochromatic stripe design similar to what you’ll find on TaylorMade’s TP5 Stripe.

Learn how launch monitors and ball flight data are changing golf club fitting, with a deep dive into radar vs. camera systems.

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I never thought I’d say this.

But FootJoy is on a heater.

Fresh off the heels of their incredible collab with Jon Buscemi, FootJoy is back with their own limited drop (with more to come).

Dubbed the “Legend Series”, FootJoy is trickling out a few limited-edition Premiere Series styles throughout the year, starting with a floral take on the Premiere Series Packard.

Complete with a pink floral outsole, this special pair caught my eye from the jump. It’s somewhat unlike FootJoy to dive this deeply into the limited drops and scarcity principle. But there’s no better time to do so.

Today, I am checking something off my putter collector bucket list. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to send a beat-up old putter to the Scotty Cameron Custom Shop for a full restoration.

I can’t count the number of times I have created theoretical Custom Shop putters using Scotty Cameron’s online tool. Often, I would work out restoration schemes for putters I didn’t even own.

I suppose I wanted to know what was possible with a given putter should I ever run across a model of Cameron in a golf shop’s used bin.

Today, my restorative reverie becomes a reality. 

A few weeks back, I picked up a used Scotty Cameron putter at my local golf shop, figured out my restoration recipe and sent the putter to the Scotty Cameron Custom Shop for a full restoration.

You don’t need a complete set of new clubs to feel like you get a fresh start heading into the golf season. Some small swaps can clean up your gear and maybe help you save a few shots in your first rounds of the season. Here are five things worth replacing before your first tee time of the year.

The glove that’s been through a few too many rounds

If your glove feels more like cardboard than Cabretta, it’s time. A stretched-out glove with worn fingertips and slick patches doesn’t help your connection to the club. When the weather starts to warm up, you may be better off taking that worn glove off than even attempting to play with it.

Start the season with a fresh glove. We just tested 60 gloves and the best was the PXG Players. However, there are also gloves on the list for under $10 if you’re on a budget.

That sunscreen that’s older than your driver

Did you know that sunscreen expires? If you’ve kept that same tube of sunscreen in your bag for the last four seasons, toss it. Sunscreen breaks down with heat and time so if you are going to protect your skin, try to do it the right way.

Sweat-resistant sunscreens are a good choice for golfers. I recently tried the 1st Tee Sun Blessed Skin Golf Sunscreen. It’s made to be grease-free so if you have to reapply in the middle of the round, it’s not going to ruin your golf grips. It’s lightweight, non-greasy and dries quickly but I’ll still always wash my hands before touching my grips.