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How To Play Best Ball

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You just got a new Birdie Babe designer golf bag and now you need to use it in the upcoming tournament. You just got notice that it’ll be a best ball tournament, but you’ve never played that style before. Birdie Babe is here for you! Best ball is one of the most popular tournament or large group golf games because it allows the most advanced and beginner players to play competitively and fairly. So grab your shnazzy women’s golf bag and hit the course!

Best ball is typically played in a foursome but can also be played with two or three players. Each player tees off and follows their shot throughout the hole. The best ball score is calculated when everyone has finished the hole. If the individual hole scores were 5, 6, 5, 4, then everyone takes a 4 for the hole, because well, it is best ball after all.

There are always a few exceptions to the rules. If you’re in a tournament that is time pressured, you can add a few alterations to keep up the speed of play. While it is common courtesy to play in order, you can speed up the game by playing “golf ready” meaning anyone who is ready to take their next shot may take it.

Another way is to cruise around the course in your cart. Luckily, Birdie Babe bags are hybrid golf bags, so whether you’re rocking the round and the cart follows or it’s your turn to walk, your bag will be ready to go.

Finally, when all is said and done, the point of best ball golf is to level the playing field with groups. You can also play best ball when you’re looking to add a spin (good spin, that is) to your golf game.