Scramble
Game Formats
Explained Simply
A team format where everyone tees off, you pick the best shot, everyone plays from there, repeat until the hole is done.
Example
“4-person scramble: all tee off, best drive is selected, all 4 players hit from that spot, best is picked again, and so on.”
Why it matters
The best format for beginners — great shots count, bad ones don't. Also the usual junior-league team format (including many PGA Jr. League events). See [Junior Golf](/junior-golf) for leagues vs. individual tournaments.
Common beginner mistake
Not hitting your own shot confidently — in a scramble, swinging free is the goal. Nobody blames you for a bad shot.
Related
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Game Formats
Related
- Best Ball (Four-Ball)Each player plays their own ball throughout the hole. The lowest score among your team counts as the team's score for that hole.
- Foursome (Alternate Shot)Two players share ONE ball, hitting alternate shots. Partner A tees off on odd holes, B on even holes. Very different from four-ball.