Using the Golf Scramble Rules format at your next golf event is sure to be a hole-in-one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scramble rules can give less experienced golfers a chance to win, creating a more competitive overall atmosphere. Simultaneously, this format can alleviate the stress put on individual golfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are multiple variations in which a Scramble golf tournament can be held, however, the basic rules are always the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Golf scramble events are made up of teams. Teams can be as small as two players but are typically made up of four golfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each team posts one score per hole and for scoring purposes, that score acts as one single golfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All team members tee off. The team will then choose the best shot and all team members will move their ball to within a club\u2019s length of the selected shot. All team members will hit their second shot from this position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After hitting their second shot, the team will repeat the selection process and play their third shot and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once on the green, the ball must be marked (ideally with a tee) and all puts must be made within a putter\u2019s head length of the tee (no closer to the hole). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scoring only counts the selected shots. Teams are expected to score much lower than an individual scores on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A golf scramble can have multiple variations and you are likely to encounter \u201cHouse Rules\u201d at the event you are playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are an unlimited number of possible golf scramble rules variations. These are the 5 most frequently used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A common variation is rotating the shots that are eligible for selection. In this variation, the player whose previous shot was selected is not eligible for selection on the current shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This variation can invoke strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, if a team has a tap in putt, it is wise to have their worst tee player make the putt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This variation requires all players tee shots to be selected a minimum number of times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can really hurt a team with only one strong player but can help teams with multiple average players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similar to rotating shots, this variation requires a team to select a player\u2019s shot who has not yet been used (per hole).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once all players\u2019 shots have been used on a hole, all players\u2019 shots again become eligible for selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three player teams can be a variation, or it can be used if you\u2019re one golfer shy in an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With three player teams, rules continue as normal, just with three players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a team is short a golfer, the fourth can be rotated on each shot among the three team members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this instance, a team member will get to shoot twice on each shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All team members must drop their ball at shoulder height when moving to the selected area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike normal rules, in this variation players may not fluff their lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it may not seem like a big deal at first glance, this variation can play heavily into shot selection. In normal scramble formats the rough is not always terrible. The strict variation will make you think a little harder about the shot you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scramble teams are usually informal and put together by a team captain. Handicaps may be used to equalize scoring but are rarely used in team selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a few key components every successful golf scramble team has. When you\u2019re putting together your team, keep these in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His short game sucks, but oh, man can he hit it long. To achieve the low score you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019re going to need some 300+ yard drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scramble is a great format for long hitters because being in the fairway is not overly important. Being able to place your ball in the rough makes a Longman an important grab when filling up your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From inside 100 yards, this guy is deadly. Yeah, he uses a hybrid or a wood on any shot over 150, but his putt and chip game is on point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may not use a single one of his drives, but you\u2019ll end up using all his shots around the green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Crafty Old Guy is sure to knock off some strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone has to put it out there 270 and straight just in case the Longman ends up a few holes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Consistent is the glue that will hold your hodge podge team together and put you up on the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the first to step up to the plate and swing, Mr. Consistent is a must have on any competitive golf scramble team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s a 15 handicap when no money is on the line, but bet him a dollar and he transforms into Brooks Koepka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gambler is most effective on putts where the rest of the team choked and drives where the first three swingers went O.B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gambler is the ultimate anchor that plays his best when the rest of the team is at their worst. A great stroke decreaser and morale booster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe she played in college or maybe her dad just really liked golf, but either way, this girl can bomb the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stick her on the red tees and you officially have the longest drive on every hole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equally as great, women are innately fantastic putt and chip\u2019ers. Not only is this girl making every par 5 reachable in two, she\u2019s also knocking off strokes around the green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many ways to play. Having a strategy can not only decrease your score but also make the game more fun too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n