Scramble
Everyone hits, the team picks the best shot, and all players play from that spot until the ball is holed.
What it is
A scramble is the friendliest team format. On every shot all players hit, the team chooses the best result, and everyone plays their next shot from that chosen spot.
It works with two or four players per team and can be scored as match play (team versus team) or stroke play (lowest team total against the field). The pace is quick and the scores are low, so it suits mixed abilities.
How scoring works
- 1.All team members tee off. The team picks the best drive and marks it.
- 2.Everyone plays their next shot from within a club-length of that spot, then the team again picks the best.
- 3.Repeat until the ball is holed. Record one team gross score for the hole.
- 4.Compare team net scores hole by hole (match play) or total them across 18 for a field ranking (stroke play).
Handicaps
A common scramble allowance weights the team's handicaps, for example 25% of the low handicap plus 10% of the high in a two-man team, or a sliding 25/20/15/10% in a four-man team. Sunday Singles applies the weighting automatically for the team size you choose.
Best for
Big groups with a wide range of abilities, charity days, and any round where you want everyone contributing without anyone getting exposed. The lowest-stress way to get 8 to 80 golfers competing together.
Score Scramble automatically
Sunday Singles handles the handicaps, the scoring, and a live TV leaderboard for the whole trip. Set up your first round free.
Common questions
How does handicap work in a scramble?
Teams use a weighted percentage of each member's handicap rather than full strokes, since the best-shot format already lowers scores. Two-man teams often use 25% low plus 10% high; four-man teams use a sliding scale.
Can you play a scramble as stroke play?
Yes. Score each team's total across 18 holes and rank them against the field, which is the standard format for a scramble tournament.