Where did Four-Ball get its name? The name first appeared in the 1908 R&A's Rule Book, and came from the fact that there were four balls in play at one time in a match, thus the name Four-Ball. Four-Ball Stroke Play did not appear in the Rules until 1952.

What does 4 ball better ball mean?

Squaredpixels / Getty Images. "4BBB" is the name of a golf tournament format, and understanding it is pretty simple so long as you know what "4BBB" stands for: "4-ball, best ball" or "4-ball, better ball." In a 4BBB tournament, golfers tee off in groups of four, and each golfer plays his own ball throughout.

What is the difference between Four-Ball and best ball?

Four-ball is a pairs playing format in the game of golf. It is also known as better ball and best ball, although the latter more properly describes a variation involving teams of 3 or 4 players. It is also sometimes abbreviated as 4BBB. In a stroke play competition, competitors are paired and play as a team.