Alright, let’s talk about this here shambles golf format thing. Sounds kinda fancy, but it ain’t that hard to get, I tell ya. It’s a way to play golf, you see, where you and your buddies team up.
First thing, you gotta get your teams together. Could be two folks, could be four. Don’t matter much, just gotta be even, ya know? Like pickin’ sides for a game of tag back in the day, only, this time, it’s for hittin’ that little white ball around the green. Each of you in the team, you go up there and whack that ball, try to get it as far as you can.
Now, this is where the “shambles” part comes in. After everyone’s had their go, you all look at where them balls landed. Best drive. You pick the one that went the farthest, the straightest, the one that’s just sittin’ pretty. That’s the one you all gonna use next.
So, let’s say your ball went way out there, almost to the hole! That is good, ya know? Everyone else on your team, they gotta pick up their balls. They don’t count no more. You all gonna play from where your best ball landed. You all get a little mark on the paper, you know, for every hit, and then you add up the best scores at the end of every hole. Best drive and each person’s score after that. Team with the lowest score, they win! Simple as pie.
Now here’s a list of what you do:
- Get your teams together.
- Everyone hits their ball.
- Pick the best drive.
- Everyone plays their own ball from that spot.
- Best balls of the team will count towards the team score.
- Keep track of your hits.
- Lowest score wins.
This shambles format, it’s a bit different from other ways of playin’ golf. Like that scramble thing. In a scramble, you all hit, pick the best one, and then everyone hits from THAT spot again. Keep doin’ that ’til you get the ball in the hole. This shamble, though, you only do that for the first hit. After that, everyone’s on their own, just like in regular golf. And regular golf, where everyone just plays their own ball the whole time? That’s called “best ball,” I think. Shambles is kinda in between, see? Best drive, then everyone plays their own ball to finish out the hole.
Now, there’s some thinkin’ involved in this shambles golf tournament, ya know. You gotta figure out who’s the best at drivin’ that ball far, cause that’s gonna help you out a lot. And then, you gotta hope everyone else is good at gettin’ that ball in the hole from there on out. It’s a team effort, but you still gotta be good on your own, too.
There’s different ways to do this shamble thing. Different rules, different ways of keepin’ score. Some folks, they like to make it real hard. Others, they just wanna have some fun. It is all up to you and your friends, what you wanna do. And how to win this thing? Well, you gotta have a good team. Folks who know how to hit that ball, folks who don’t get too mad when they miss. A good mix of folks is a good idea.
So, you got your strong hitters for that first drive, and then maybe some folks who are good at puttin’, gettin’ that ball in the hole when it’s close. Teamwork, that’s the key. Just like raisin’ a barn, or shuckin’ corn. Everyone’s gotta do their part. And then add the best balls to the team score.
This shamble thing, it ain’t just about who’s the best golfer. It’s about havin’ fun with your buddies, workin’ together, and maybe winnin’ a little somethin’ at the end. So, next time you’re out on that green, give it a try. It might just be your new favorite way to play.
You don’t need no fancy clubs or fancy clothes. Just a good attitude and a willingness to try somethin’ new. And remember, it ain’t about how good you are, it’s about havin’ a good time. Keep that in mind, and you’ll do just fine. Don’t get too upset if you don’t win, just enjoy, just enjoy the fresh air and playin’ with your friends. The shambles golf is a good way to do that, and have some fun.
It is all I know about this golf shamble, hope you can have fun with it.
