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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.

Research proves that the amount of people who enjoy playing golf has not risen significantly over time. Without a doubt the high costs associated with golfing is a large reason for this.

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 isn’t a formal golf format approved by the United States Golf Association (USGA) or the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland (R&A). It’s a more informal way of playing golf much in use these days for more informal and relaxed 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.

The great thing about a scramble format is that each golfer doesn’t have to worry about each shot. If they shank a shot, hopefully someone else will get a good shot where they can have an opportunity to get another good shot. In other words, every golfer in the group can contribute to the final score.

Here are two additional 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 golf game that is new and involves the player placing their golf ball on a tee on any spot on the golf course except for the green. (This gives the newbie golfer a chance to get a good hit at the golf ball.)

TeeGolf also lets you better the lie of the golf ball. You may also take 3 Mulligans in each round of golf.

In that case, mixing the scramble format with TeeGolf makes the game much simpler and less confusing for the casual player.

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, keeping one score (and using TeeGolf, if you wish), makes the game of golf more enjoyable for the average or less-than-average golfer because it is more forgiving.

Try out the scramble format and ask your friends and family to play, who may be a bit wary of golf, but will be impressed by a game that is less demanding where everybody can participate.

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