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Rules of Golf Review: Can a Player Purposely Miss in Alternate Shot?

Rules of Golf Review: Can a Player Purposely Miss in Alternate Shot?
Other Sports · 04:38:57 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A Rules of Golf Review examines whether a player in an alternate-shot (foursomes) format can intentionally miss a shot so that their partner plays the next stroke. The question arises from the specific rules governing order of play in team formats.

The review, authored by Ron Kaspriske and published on November 4, 2026, explores the relevant rule interpretations.

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