In the Ryder Cup, foursomes is a match play format where two-player teams compete by sharing one ball and taking alternate shots. One player tees off on the odd-numbered holes and the other on the even-numbered holes, then they alternate shots until the ball is holed. The team with the lower score on each hole wins that hole, and ties result in halved holes. Foursomes require strong teamwork and strategy, as players must coordinate well and know each other's games. Each victory in a foursomes match earns the team one point, with ties granting half a point each. This format is played on the mornings of the first two days of the tournament, typically with four foursome matches each morning.
Captains select pairings based on complementary playing styles and team dynamics to maximize chances of winning points for their team.
