What is a shamble in golf?

In golf, a shamble is a popular format of play that combines elements of both a scramble and a better-ball competition. The word "shamble" is a portmanteau of "scramble" and "amble."

In a shamble, each player in a team hits their own tee shot, and then the team selects the best tee shot to play from. From this point on, each player plays their own ball into the hole, but the team uses the best score on each hole as the team score. This means that while each player is responsible for their individual score, the team's overall score is determined by the best scores on each hole.

Shambles are often used in charity or fundraising golf tournaments, as they provide a fun and competitive way for players of different skill levels to compete together. It also allows for individual performances to contribute to a team effort, adding an extra level of camaraderie to the game.