Okay, so, I tried out this golf format called a “Shamble” the other day. And let me tell you, it was interesting, a totally different vibe from your usual round of golf.
It all started with me and my buddies getting to the course, early, you know, like we always do. We were there to have fun, but also to try something new. We’d heard about this Shamble thing and were like, “Why not?” So, we decided to give it a shot.
First off, we had to split into teams. There were four of us, so we just did two teams of two. Easy peasy. The basic idea of this Shamble thing is that everyone tees off like normal, but then things get a little different.
After everyone hit their tee shots, we all walked down the fairway to see whose ball was in the best spot. We picked the best drive out of the four of us. And from there, everyone played their own ball for the rest of the hole.
What We Did on Each Hole
- Tee Off: Each of us took a swing from the tee box, like any regular game.
- Choose the Best Drive: We then huddled up and decided which drive was the best. Sometimes it was obvious, sometimes we had to measure.
- Play from the Best Spot: After selecting the best drive, everyone moved their ball to that spot and played their second shot from there. This is where it really starts to differ from normal golf.
- Continue Individually: After that second shot, it was every man for himself. We each played our own ball into the hole, counting our own strokes.
- Team Score: Our team score for each hole was the lowest individual score among us.
So, we went through the course, hole by hole, doing this. It was kind of cool because you get that team aspect right at the start of each hole, but then it turns back into individual play, so you still get to focus on your own game.
I gotta say, it was a blast. It felt like it took some of the pressure off, especially on the tee shots. If you sliced one into the woods, no biggie, because there’s a good chance someone else on your team hit a good one. But then you still had to bring your A-game from the fairway onwards.
By the end of the round, we were all pretty stoked about how it went. It was different, sure, but in a good way. It mixed things up and made us think a bit more strategically as a team, at least for that first shot.
I’d definitely recommend giving Shamble a try if you’re looking to spice up your golf game. It’s a fun format that combines teamwork with individual skill. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy a round with friends without getting too hung up on the score. At least, that’s how it felt for us. We’ll probably do it again sometime.
