Ah yes. Golf. One of the most enjoyable, and frustrating games in existence. Today we had a corporate golf day, inviting over 80 of our clients to share a round of “ambrose” style golf. Needless to say I had a great day.

I’m not a great golfer, nor a good one, but I enjoy playing nevertheless. This was the first time I experienced playing a round of “ambrose” golf. So what is it? Essentially, this is a kind of group golf style that allows everyone, regardless of skill level, to play on level ground. It also caters to virtually everyone: takes the pressure of golf off the inexperienced players, and allows the more experienced players to feel free to try and crush the ball off the tee box without much repercussion.

“Ambrose Competition” is another name for a scramble, but one in which a team handicap is used. All players tee off, the best shot is selected and all players hit again from that same spot. The best second shot is selected, and all players hit from that same spot, and so on until the ball is holed.

If the scramble is called an “Ambrose,” it means that handicaps are used in play, with a fraction of the total handicaps of the group members serving as one handicap for the group. For example, if it’s a 2-person scramble, the handicaps of the two players are added together and divided by 4. For a 3-person scramble, divide by 6; for a 4-person scramble, divide by 8.

For the first time ever, I played a full round of golf without losing a ball. I’m sure it helped we were playing in an ambrose tournament, but still, it was nice to hit that milestone. I strive to get better at golf, but it’s an expensive game, and it’s hard to get good at it without spending lots of money.

So I’ve played a number of courses in both America and Australia; some good, some not. While this doesn’t necessarily cause big problems for me, as I’m not really a good enough golfer to make it worthwhile, I’d like to hear from other golfers out there.

What are some of the best courses you’ve played, either in America or Australia?

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