A match in which the better ball of two players is played against the better ball of their opponents
When two pairs of golfers play in match play against each other
a match involving four players. This can be either match or stroke play, and can be 'better ball' as above, or the aggregate scores of each pair can count.
A type of match in which two players play their better ball against the better ball of two other players.
A match held between two teams of two, each player with their own ball, and the best score of each pair counting for the hole. (See below).