Shamble Tournaments
The best of both worlds — scramble off the tee, then play your own ball to the green.
A hybrid format that rewards great drives and individual skill. Standard Shamble and Texas Shamble variants with full handicap support.
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How Shamble Works
Four simple steps that combine team strategy with individual play.
All Players Tee Off
Every player on the team hits their tee shot, just like a scramble.
Select the Best Drive
The team picks the best tee shot. Everyone moves their ball to that spot.
Play Your Own Ball
From the chosen drive location, each player plays their own ball individually to the hole.
Best Score Counts
The best individual score (or scores) from the team counts as the team score for that hole.
Format Variants
Choose the shamble style that fits your group.
Standard Shamble
Best Drive + Individual Finish
- Team picks best drive every hole
- Everyone plays their own ball from there
- Best individual score counts
- No drive usage restrictions
Texas Shamble
Minimum Drive Usage Required
- Same scramble drive + individual play
- Each player's drive must be used a minimum number of times
- Typically 4 of 18 holes per player
- Ensures every player contributes off the tee
Shamble vs Scramble vs Best Ball
Understanding the key differences between popular team formats.
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IndividualPowerful Features
Everything you need to run a seamless shamble tournament
Drive Selection Tracking
Track whose drive is selected on each hole with automatic usage counting
Texas Shamble Min Drive Rules
Enforce minimum drive usage per player with real-time compliance tracking
USGA Handicap Allowances
80% of individual course handicap applied automatically per USGA recommendations
Real-time Counting Scores
See which player's score is counting for the team on every hole as you play
Live Team Leaderboards
Real-time team standings that update automatically as scores come in
Player Contribution Tracking
See how many times each player's score counted toward the team total
Tournament Branding
Custom tournament names, team colors, and branded scoreboards
Mobile-First Scoring
Optimized for on-course scoring with quick entry and intuitive navigation
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Shamble and Scramble?
In a Shamble, the team selects the best drive, then each player plays their own ball individually from that spot to the hole. In a Scramble, the team picks the best shot on every shot — drive, approach, chip, and putt — so you're never playing your own ball. Shamble rewards individual skill after the tee.
How many players per team?
Shamble tournaments support 2 to 4 players per team. The most common format is 4-player teams, but 2-player and 3-player variants work great too.
What is Texas Shamble?
Texas Shamble adds a fairness rule: each player's drive must be used a minimum number of times during the round (typically 4 out of 18 holes for a 4-person team). This ensures every team member contributes off the tee and prevents relying solely on the longest hitter.
How do handicaps work in a Shamble?
The USGA recommends using 80% of each player's individual course handicap for shamble tournaments. The app calculates this automatically based on each player's handicap index, the course slope, and course rating.
Is this a Premium feature?
Yes, creating Shamble tournaments requires a Premium subscription. However, all players (free and premium) can participate once invited to a team.
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