Scrambling Your Way Through Entertaining Golf

This article takes a closer look at the topic of using the golf scramble format to get more individuals interested in the great game of golf.

Studies indicate that the rate of people who play golf has not improved in the last few years. A large reason for this is the cost that comes with enjoying such a pastime.

However, another reason has to be the challenge of playing the game with adequate skill. People get humiliated when their scores are poor. Some individuals get past this issue by just golfing on a non-competitive level, which means that golfer is a person who does not keep score. They just go out and have a good time as they advance throughout the course. That way they can avoid having to share a high golf score.

Let me advise a method to urge newbie golfers to get more excited about the game of golf. Think about trying the scramble.

A scramble is not an official golf format approved by the United States Golf Association (USGA) of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland (R&A). It is considered a casual way to engage in golf that is popular currently and used in the more informal and fun golf tournaments.

The scramble format calls for each golfer to hit the golf ball from the tee box as usual. Then a decision is made among those playing in the group as to which is the best shot. The best shot could be the longest or the one that has a direct shot into the green. Once the decision is made as to which is the best shot (or lie), each player hits the golf ball from that spot (or roughly close to the spot).

This happens on every shot, no matter if it is from the tee box, on the fairway, in the rough, or on the green.

A notable thing about the scramble format is that each player does not have to be concerned about every shot he or she makes. If a shot is shanked, then you just cross your fingers that another player will get a perfect shot when he or she has a turn. Easily said, every player in the gang can help with the final score.

Here are two more suggestions for using the scramble format:

1. When playing for amusement, use TeeGolf in addition to using the scramble format.

TeeGolf (www.playteegolf.com) is a new golf game where you can place your golf ball on a tee anywhere on the golf course except the green. (This allows the novice golfer the opportunity to get a good stroke at the golf ball.)

Using TeeGolf will also let you better the lie of the golf ball. You may also take 3 Mulligans per round of golf.

Thus, combining the scramble format with TeeGolf makes the game of golf easier and less frustrating for the recreational golfer.

2. When participating in a fun game of golf with your family or friends, try using the scramble format because it will make the game much more entertaining. All of you will be hitting the ball on the same spot on the golf course and this will give you more of a chance to spend time together and enjoy one another's company while playing the round.

Playing the scramble, and keeping track of one score while using TeeGold if you want, makes the game of golf more fun for the standard golfer or even less than great golfer since it is more relaxed.

Try out the scramble format next time you play golf and play with your family and friends, who may be hesitant about playing golf at first; however, they will surely appreciate a game that is less challenging and where everyone can pitch in.