Foursomes

ShivasIrons

Do you like playing foursomes?

If yes, why and if not, why not?

Consider, it's a faster format to play, there's plenty of strategy to consider and don't have to worry about all the shots.

zzfh

Yes!!! oh sorry, this is the golf forum.

Senecio

Foursomes is a game for professionals and elite amateurs only. There's absolutely nothing to enjoy about it outside of those groups as the rest of us simply are consistent enough to make it enjoyable

eoghan104

Senecio wrote: »

Foursomes is a game for professionals and elite amateurs only. There's absolutely nothing to enjoy about it outside of those groups as the rest of us simply are consistent enough to make it enjoyable

I love playing foursomes but agree with this. Strokes Foursomes is the hardest form of golf I have ever played, the fact it is used as qualifying for Pierce Purcell and Jimmy Bruen just blows my mind. Crazy decision from the GUI. They talk about tackling slow golf, they should start with the formats they use in qualifying.

ShivasIrons

Senecio wrote: »

Foursomes is a game for professionals and elite amateurs only. There's absolutely nothing to enjoy about it outside of those groups as the rest of us simply are consistent enough to make it enjoyable

Why is it not enjoyable? There's a number of clubs in the U.K. where foursomes is the only form allowed for afternoon play.

Ronney

Love Foresomes Match Play, can be real tactical, as you can easily go a good few holes without hitting a putt so have to be on your game.

The Stroke Play version used in PP and JB is just cruel. Would tolerate Scotch though to be honest.

I'd say the biggest down side is not getting to "Fully" play the course especially on away courses.

Played a foresomes match in the KClub a few years ago which was quite annoying as had never played there before and not technically sure if I can claim I have now!

Seve OB

I don't mind it, but you have to play with someone you know.

Re the Kclub comment above, I would be same, if I am playing other courses, I prefer to play them myself.

Scotch is a good format.

Ronney

Seve OB wrote: »

I don't mind it, but you have to play with someone you know.

Re the Kclub comment above, I would be same, if I am playing other courses, I prefer to play them myself.

Scotch is a good format.

I will follow it up with the fact I have played interclub Foresomes matches on courses I was happy to only hit half the shots!

Seve OB

Ronney wrote: »

I will follow it up with the fact I have played interclub Foresomes matches on courses I was happy to only hit half the shots!

ah yea, that is a bit different though. I'm with you on that, but if it is just an open or something I have paid to play, I feel hard done by as you only get half your moneys worth

BraveDonut

I only play once a week so I dislike playing half a game of golf

dball

love foresomes, scotch, welsh or Irish, love match play and Vs par.

Anything for a change is always looked forward to.

blue note

I do and I don't (although I voted no). Basically, my objection to it is that you only get to play half the amount of golf (or less if your partner is better than you). I can find it hard to get into the swing of a round too, if I was alternating drives in Tramore and was the second player for example it would be the 8th hole before I'd take out a driver. Usually I've had some practice before I hit one into the wind where there's danger on the right and I have a fade (slice) anyway.

Wichita Lineman

I like it but I wouldn't want to play that format every week.

Ronney

A mate is a member of a 9 hole course. For a change and to speed things up on a summer evening when we have 4 we play a match 4ball front 9, Forsomes back 9. Adds a bit of crack and bakes playing the same 9 again less monotonous.

Barnaboy

Voted no as I can't help but feel that you are only getting a half game, feel guilty when you make a mistake and have to pretend you partners f* up doesn't matter. Much prefer fourball.

Rikand

Absolutely love it!

Most challenging format of golf. Right from deciding who tees of first to make sure which partner plays the most par 3's/iron shots down to who would be chipping/putting the best and then you may not get a putt yourself of any sort of length from the 3rd to the 14th holes. Such a fantastic challenge of golf and real test of your game

billy3sheets

Rikand wrote: »

Absolutely love it!

Most challenging format of golf. Right from deciding who tees of first to make sure which partner plays the most par 3's/iron shots down to who would be chipping/putting the best and then you may not get a putt yourself of any sort of length from the 3rd to the 14th holes. Such a fantastic challenge of golf and real test of your game

I agree with this view mostly. I wouldn't want it every game but have enjoyed either playing or trying out for Pierce Purcell over the years. It's a refreshing distraction from the total self-focus of playing your own ball and can be very enjoyable when you pair up with a good partner.

Webbs

Only ever played it in Bruen, PP etc. to me it feels like the only real 'team' format in golf. Golf can be a lonely game in that respect and I love the extra pressure that comes with the tactics, shot making choices and so on.
Not sure how much I would enjoy it as a normal club weekend competition but I certainly think there should room for it over the winter in our club schedule. My club doesnt play much other than singles

Dormy

I love Foursomes. Wouldn't like to play too much of it though.
Its a real test of concentration and strategy. Very important to be partnered with someone you are comfortable with.
The old adage of taking it one shot a time is important. you cant get too worked up about your partner putting you in trouble or missing putts, or vice versa.
My partner and I won the club matchplay foursomes a few years back without playing fantastically well. We have a policy of "no apologies" and realise that nobody hits a bad shot on purpose. We also have agreed to only offer advice if asked. Some people analyse every shot to death together and you often see someone taking a shot he would normally never try because of bad advice.
Have seen guys walk off the course barely speaking to each other!! ridiculous stuff.