Tips for Playing in a Scramble.
Tips for Playing in a Scramble.
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We've all played in a scramble tournament, or 'captain's choice' as it's also called, at one time or another. Most of us give very little thought to what strategies to plan to get what we want out of the event.
The Scramble is mainly a light-hearted, social event often bringing male and female members of a club or golf group together. Everyone, no matter what their skill level, gets to help out on the team.
Usually, players don't have serious agendas when playing Scrambles . . . . or do they??
Ronald Montesano, writing for GolfWRX, has produced a fascinating article on how to make sure your tournament is a great success.
Scrambles are a fun way to include high handicap players.
Scramble tournaments mean one thing: birdie-fest! How could you not be excited to play golf where others make up for your mistakes and you get four runs at birdie on nearly every hole? Before you lies the opportunity to team up with three of your closest friends or favorite ringers.
Unfortunately, golfers or entire groups miss the point of playing in a scramble event.
There’s no right answer, but you don’t want to show up at the event without an agenda. Competitive? You might be in it to win it. Charitable? Your goal is to raise money for the cause. Generous? Your No. 1 concern is to ensure that your friends have a great time and come away with a great story to tell.
You may be inclined to assume that if you’ve played one scramble, you’ve played them all. Before you fire that shot across the bow, let’s take a look at your check list for a successful scramble golf tournament.
Know your format.
It’s a bit odd to call an event a traditional scramble, but it seems that tournament organizers are "scrambling" to separate their tournament from the rest by way of an altered format. The traditional scramble event follows the following protocol: each golfer plays from the tee, then the group selects one drive. From there, each golfer hits a second shot and then the procedure is repeated until the ball is holed.
The Shamble.
In recent years, the Shamble has gained some traction, perhaps to keep teams from riding one player too hard to victory. The shamble requires each golfer to tee off, then have the team select its best drive. From there, each golfer plays his own ball to the end of the hole and the team records the two best scores. While a traditional scramble score will be in the low 60s with handicap, a shamble tally doubles that figure.
To read more on how to get the most out of your scramble tournament, go here.
Source: GolfWrx Ronald Montesano Mel Sole Golf School
Pictures: GolfWrx Dru Bloomfield
Thanks for reading - Tips for Playing in a Scramble. I hope this helps you the next time you play in one!
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