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What's the difference between fourballs and foursomes in golf and which order are they played in at the Ryder Cup?
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Ryder Cup 2018: The finish to Friday morning four-balls was a whole lot of ugly, but the Americans walk away with 3-1 lead | Golf News and Tour Information | Golf Digest
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Europe's Ian Poulter celebrates with Graeme McDowell after his put on the 18th wins the Fourballs on Day Two at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, USA Stock Photo - Alamy
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