Foursomes are constructed so as to compose an A player, a B player, a C player and a D player. In a scramble, each team member tees off, but the team plays its second shots from where the best drive landed. Play continues in this fashion through putting. A scramble helps develop camaraderie among the players, eliminates embarrassment over poor shots, and allows everyone to make a contribution. Best Ball may be played with two, three or four people on a team.
Golfers play their own ball on each hole, but only the lowest score is recorded as the team score.
This format may be played with or without handicap. This is usually a fun format with a medium pace of play. Results can be calculated quickly. This format is played for all 18 holes, and the total is submitted as the team's score. Odd and Even is played with one ball per team of two players.