Golf Tournament Formats

Tiger Woods is perhaps synonymous to golf. You name a golf tournament and it has never happened that he has not excelled in it. Be it the PGA Championship, The Masters or the US open – Tiger has always roared. And that too, by adjusting with the bizarre and varied formats of golf.

There are around 10 formats of a golf tournament. These are played at times ranging from golf association playdays to company outings. Here are some of the most popular formats of a golf tournament.

Scramble: It is best suited for 2 to 4 number of participants in each team. It is the most opted format for team tournaments. It progresses by choosing a single best shot following a stroke. The team member then hits a shot from that spot.

Alternate Shot: This format is best suited for a two-person team. Members of both the teams take turns alternately and hit the same ball.

Best Ball: Here in this format, all the players play their own ball on each hole. Team score is the same as the lowest score amongst all the team members. Continue reading

Popularity: 37% [?]

Incoming search terms: