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Chapman:
Chapman is a format of golf competition in which two teams, comprised of two players (partners) each, compete against each other. Both partners hit tee shots, swap positions and hit the second stroke (partners hit the teammate’s ball). Then they select which ball they prefer (teams sometimes choose the better ball based on who will get to hit the third). The player whose ball was not selected, plays the third stroke and they play alternate strokes for the rest of the hole as in Foursomes. Penalty strokes do not affect the order of play. Chapman can be played as Match Play or Stroke Play. Other names: Pinehurst, American Foursomes.