How is a Four-Ball stroke play event best described?

A Four-Ball stroke play event is best described as two-player teams selecting the better ball for each hole. In this format, two players collaborate, and each player plays their own ball throughout the round. At the end of each hole, only the lower score between the two players on a team is counted as the team's score. This structure allows players to take advantage of their partner’s performance, potentially leading to a lower overall score for the team when one player has a particularly good hole.

In contrast, the other options refer to different formats. Single player scores added together represents a different team format where individual scores are combined, rather than focusing on the best individual score per hole. Individual lowest score per hole counts denotes a standard stroke play format but does not apply to the team structure of Four-Ball. Alternate shots between team members describes a different team format called Foursomes, where players take turns hitting the same ball, which is distinct from the independent scoring approach in Four-Ball.