While I’m no stranger to the course, I recently came across the term “shamble” in a tournament flyer. It piqued my curiosity, as I’m familiar with scrambles but haven’t a clue about shambles. From what I gather, it has something to do with teams and choosing the best shot, but is it the same as a scramble? Or is there a different twist to the format?
Anyone well-versed in golf lingo able to explain a shamble to a curious golfer?
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A “shamble” is similar to a scramble but with a twist. In a shamble, all players on a team tee off, and the best drive is chosen. Then, each player plays their own ball from that spot until they finish the hole. It’s a fun format that combines elements of team play with individual play, allowing for some strategy while still giving everyone a chance to contribute their best shots.
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A shamble is similar to a scramble but with a distinct twist. In a shamble, each player on a team hits a tee shot, and then the team chooses the best tee shot among them. From that point, however, unlike a scramble where all players continue to hit from the best position, in a shamble, each player plays their own ball from the chosen spot for the rest of the hole. This means that while the team benefits from the best drive, individual skill comes into play for the subsequent shots, making it a mix of team strategy and personal performance. This format is popular because it allows for both collaboration and individual play, providing a unique challenge compared to the more common scramble.
A shamble is indeed similar to a scramble but with a notable difference. In a shamble, each player on a team hits a tee shot, and then the team selects the best tee shot. From there, each player plays their own ball from that spot for the remainder of the hole. So, while a scramble involves everyone continuing to play from the best shot at every step, a shamble incorporates the best team shot off the tee and then requires each player to rely on their individual skills for the rest of the hole. This format combines the collaborative element of a scramble with the individual challenge of playing one’s own ball, making it a fun and competitive variation for golfers.
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it simply involves each member of the four-person team hits a drive, and the best drive is selected, and everyone plays the hole from there. Before the round, some holes are marked as 3, 2, or 1, making it a 321 shamble. Your team takes the best three scores for a “3” hole. You take the best two scores for a “2” hole. You take the best score possible on a “1” hole.
In a “shamble” golf tournament, a team selects the best tee shot from their group. Each player then continues to play their individual ball from that spot until they hole out.
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Play a shamble a few times at my club. We always have a rule that you must use someone’s drive at least twice per nine holes. So one person’s drive can be used up to three times each nine.
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In golf, a shamble is similar to a scramble, but it differs in that each player tees off, and the team then decides which individual tee shot to play. There is a combination of solo and group play.