Scramble rules & scoring

Team · 4+ (even) players

Example

A scramble gives the pair a fresh choice after each shot. Both players hit, choose the preferred ball and both play the next shot from that spot until the hole is finished.

How to play Scramble

01Both tee off
02Pick the best ball
03Both play from there; repeat

How scoring works

Count each chosen team stroke once. If either player's second putt goes in, the team score is the number of strokes used to reach that holed ball. Repeat this selection process on every hole; the lower team total wins.

On the cardOne-hole sequence

Stroke	Choice	Team count
1	Sam's drive	1
2	Alex's approach	2
3	Sam's putt	3

Both players hit at each stage, but the team records a 3 on the hole.

Score Scramble in Chalk

Chalk's Scramble mode is set up for paired teams. One designated scorer can enter each team's chosen ball score.

Before you tee offSet the ball-placement rule, any minimum drives per player, and the team handicap method before teeing off. Event rules can differ.

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Want more detail? Scramble rules and handicap guide ↗

For formal competition rules, see the R&A Rules of Golf. Local competitions and side games can set their own terms.