Stupid Golf Question
What is best ball?
You hear best ball and assume it means everyone plays from the best shot
Plain answer first
The plain answer
In best ball, each player plays their own ball for the hole, and the team uses the lowest individual score.
The NPG answer
It is a team format where your terrible hole can quietly not count, but you still have to play your own ball.
When it matters
It matters in team events, partner games, and outings where people confuse best ball with scramble.
What to do next
Play your own ball until it is holed, then record the best score from your team for that hole.
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What is a scramble?
A scramble is a team format where everyone hits, then the team chooses the best shot and plays from there.
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