A well-liked format for workforce play, notably in novice golf occasions, it combines components of each a scramble and a greater ball competitors. Every participant on a workforce tees off on every gap. Following the tee photographs, the workforce selects the very best drive. All workforce members then play their second photographs from that location, and this course of is repeated till the opening is accomplished. Just one rating from the workforce is recorded for every gap. For instance, a workforce of 4 would possibly all tee off, choose the very best drive (Participant A’s drive), after which all 4 gamers hit their second photographs from the place Participant A’s drive landed. This continues till one participant manages to gap out; that particular person rating is recorded because the workforce’s rating for that gap.
This strategy gives a mix of aggressive and relaxed play. The component of choosing the right drive permits gamers of various ability ranges to contribute to the workforce’s success, decreasing stress on much less constant gamers whereas nonetheless enabling higher gamers to showcase their talents. Traditionally, codecs like this have been employed to foster camaraderie and encourage participation in golf tournaments, notably amongst gamers who might not in any other case be aggressive in particular person stroke play occasions. Additionally they have a tendency to hurry up play in comparison with particular person stroke play.