For more information on the Foursomes form of play. Purpose of Rule: Rule 22 covers Foursomes (played either in match play or stroke play), where two partners compete together as a side by alternating in making strokes at a single ball. The Rules for this form of play are essentially the same as for individual play, except for requiring the partners to alternate in teeing off to start a hole and to play out each hole with alternate shots.
A form of match playMatch Play: A form of play where you or your side plays directly against an opponent or opposing side in a head-to-head match of one or more rounds. or stroke playStroke Play: A form of play where you or your side competes against all other players or sides in the competition. where you and a partnerPartner: A player who competes together with another player as a side, in either match play or stroke play. compete as a sideSide: Two or more partners competing as a single unit in a round in match play or stroke play. by playing one ball in alternating order on each hole. You and your partnerPartner: A player who competes together with another player as a side, in either match play or stroke play. must alternate in teeing off to start each hole.
Any penalty strokes do not change which of you or your partnerPartner: A player who competes together with another player as a side, in either match play or stroke play. must play the next strokeStroke: The forward movement of your club made to strike the ball..