how does foursomes work in ryder cup

In the Ryder Cup, "foursomes" is a golf format where two teams of two players each compete by playing one ball per team and taking alternate shots. One player tees off on all the odd-numbered holes, while the partner tees off on the even-numbered holes. After the tee shot, teammates continue alternating shots until the hole is completed. The team with the lower score on each hole wins that hole in match play, and if scores are tied, the hole is halved. This format emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and communication, as both players share full responsibility for every stroke. Foursomes matches occur on the first two days of the Ryder Cup, with eight total foursomes matches contributing to the event's points.