Alright, folks, let’s talk about this “shamble” thing in golf. I heard about it and thought, “What the heck is that?” So, I decided to dive in and see what it’s all about.
Getting Started
First, I rounded up three buddies who were willing to give this a shot. We’re not pros or anything, just your average weekend golfers who like to try new things. We picked a Saturday, hit up our local course, and decided to make a day of it.
Figuring Out the Rules
Now, none of us really knew the rules of a shamble, so we did a bit of digging online. Basically, here’s the gist: Everyone tees off, and then you pick the best drive. From there, everyone plays their own ball until they hole out. Sounds simple enough, right?
Teeing Off
We stepped up to the first tee, and everyone took their best shot. We ended up picking my drive (not to brag, but it was pretty solid). So, we all moved our balls to that spot, and that’s where the fun really began.
Playing Our Own Balls
From the spot of the best drive, we each played our own ball. This is where it gets interesting. Some of us did well, others… not so much. My friend John, for instance, shanked his second shot into the woods, and it took him a while to find it. We were all giving him a hard time, but hey, that’s part of the game.
- Hole 1: I ended up with a par, which felt great after that drive.
- Hole 2: Sarah nailed a birdie, showing us all up.
- Hole 3: Mark had a bit of a meltdown and ended up with a triple bogey.
- Hole 4: I started feeling it, got a par, and felt good.
- Hole 5: John had a tough time after that.
- Hole 6: Sarah kept killing it, but I can’t remember exactly.
- Hole 7: It was a mess, just trust me.
- Hole 8: Things got better, it was fun.
- Hole 9: We did it, finished half of it.
- Hole 10: Back to the game, teeing off.
- Hole 11: Played individually after teeing off.
- Hole 12: It started raining, not good.
- Hole 13: Rain stopped, we kept playing.
- Hole 14: Sun came out, nice.
- Hole 15: I felt great, it was a good hole.
- Hole 16: Mark made a long putt, impressing.
- Hole 17: Sarah, as usual, got a birdie.
- Hole 18: Last hole, we made it!
Keeping Score
We decided to count the two best scores on each hole for our team score. This made it a bit more competitive and kept everyone engaged, even if they had a bad hole. We were keeping a running tally on a scorecard, and there was a bit of friendly trash talk going on.
Wrapping Up
After 18 holes, we tallied up the scores. We weren’t breaking any records, but we had a blast. The shamble format added a fun twist to our usual round of golf. It was a good mix of teamwork and individual play.
Final Thoughts
So, would I recommend a shamble? Absolutely! It’s a great way to change things up and have some fun with your golf buddies. It’s not too serious, but it still has that competitive edge. We’re already planning our next shamble outing, and I’m looking forward to seeing if we can improve our team score. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy golf, give it a try. You might just like it!
