Hurleypurley — Foursome

Report: The Hurley Park Fourball – A Unique Team Format

The Hurley-Purley Foursome: Golf’s Most Democratic (and Chaotic) Format

In the vast lexicon of golf formats—from the tense solitude of Stroke Play to the tactical warfare of Match Play, and the friendship-testing scramble of a Fourball—there lies a peculiar, almost forgotten cousin: The Hurley-Purley Foursome.

If you’ve played in enough charity scrambles or member-guests, you’ve likely experienced the slow burn of a standard alternate shot. The Hurley-Purley takes that format, throws it into a blender, and hits the "pulse" setting. It is equal parts strategy, luck, and raw adaptability. It is also, without question, the most democratic way to pair a scratch golfer with a 30-handicap. hurleypurley foursome

3. The Par-3 Pivot

On par-3s, the "drive" is a tee shot with an iron. The HurleyPurley rule still applies. If one of you sticks it to 10 feet and the other is in a bunker, take the good tee shot. The player who hit into the bunker now has to hit the birdie putt. This is where matches are won and lost. Report: The Hurley Park Fourball – A Unique

Why "HurleyPurley" is Better Than Standard Foursomes

Most golfers hate traditional Foursomes (Scotch Foursomes) for one reason: The driver pressure. If you have a bad driving day, you ruin your partner’s hole before it starts. The HurleyPurley Foursome eliminates that anxiety entirely. It is equal parts strategy, luck, and raw adaptability

Here is why this format is gaining a cult following: