Shamble
Game Formats
Explained Simply
A team format that starts like a scramble — everyone tees off and the team picks the best drive — but then each player finishes the hole with their own ball from that spot.
Example
“Your team picks the best drive, everyone drops at that spot, and then each player plays their own ball into the hole. Best net score counts.”
Why it matters
A shamble keeps the fun of a scramble tee shot while still letting individual skill show on approaches and putting. Popular in charity events.
Common beginner mistake
Continuing to play like a scramble after the drive selection — once you pick the best drive, each person plays their own ball.
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Game Formats
Related
- ScrambleA team format where everyone tees off, you pick the best shot, everyone plays from there, repeat until the hole is done.
- 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.
- Stroke PlayThe most common format — every stroke counts for the entire round. Lowest total score wins.