This method of play is used for the ‘Pairs Salver’ competition.
A team is made up of two players who play together. On each hole both players play their own ball (as in normal play) but only the best net score of the two on each hole counts for the team score.
Normally the format is medal, in which case we usually use the full handicap allowance for each player.
However, the format may also be stableford with each player using 3/4 of their usual handicap.
NB The scoring can be a little tricky, so to ensure that any problems in the scoring can be easily resolved, it is best to make sure that the marker of the card puts down both players gross scores in the appropriate columns as well as the best net score (and, of course, both of his own teams scores in the marker’s column).