Alright, listen up, gonna tell ya ’bout this golf thing, the shamble. Heard of it? Maybe, maybe not. Don’t matter none, I’ll explain it simple.
So, you got yourself a team, see? Like, two fellas, or four even. All stand up there at the tee, whack the ball. Now, here’s the important bit. You gotta find the best whack outta the bunch. The best one! Not just any ol’ whack, gotta be the one that went the furthest, straightest, you know, the good one.
- Everyone hits from the tee.
- Find the best shot.
Then, everyone goes to where that good ball landed. Every single one of ya! And then, you play your own ball from there. Your own ball, mind you! Not like that scramble thing where you all hit again and pick the best one again. Nah, this is different. You gotta finish the hole with your own ball after that first good whack.
Now, how you keep score? Well, that depends. Usually, with four fellas, they take the two best scores for the team. Two best! Not everyone’s score, just two. Makes it easier, I guess. And if you got only two or three fellas on the team, they might take just one score. Makes sense, right?
Oh, and about that handicap thing, you know, where they give you extra shots if you ain’t so good? Well, they don’t give you all of ’em in this shamble game. Why? ‘Cause you’re all hitting from that good spot, ain’t ya? So, if you got four fellas, you probably get 80% of your handicap. Less if you got fewer fellas. Don’t ask me why, them fancy golf folks figured it out, not me.
And another thing, they make sure everyone gets a turn with their good whack. You can’t just keep using one fella’s ball every time. Gotta use at least two whacks from each fella if you got a team of four. Fair’s fair, right? Gives everyone a chance to shine.
Now, why they call it a shamble? Beats me. Maybe ’cause everyone’s shambling around trying to find their ball after that good whack? Who knows. But it’s fun, that’s for sure. A bit different from regular golf, you know? Not just you against the course. You gotta work with your team, pick the best shot, cheer each other on.
And lemme tell ya, picking that best shot ain’t always easy. Sometimes it’s obvious, but sometimes it’s a real head scratcher. You gotta think about where the hole is, how far it is, what kind of trouble there is. Lots to consider! Don’t just pick the longest one, gotta be smart about it.
But once you get the hang of it, it’s a real good time. Good for folks who ain’t so good at golf, ya know? ‘Cause even if you mess up your tee shot, you get to play from that good spot. Gives ya a fighting chance! And it’s fun to see how your team does, working together and all.
So, there ya have it, the shamble. Not so complicated, is it? Just remember, everyone hits, find the best whack, then play your own ball. Easy peasy. Now go on, give it a try. You might just like it!
Tags: golf, shamble, format, team, scoring, handicap, best shot
