What Is Doubles Golf? Everything You Need To Know About The New Format
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2020-03-03
By SEAN ZAK, Golf.com
One of the tried and true golf formats is bound to get more popular under a new name. It’s called “Doubles Golf,” and it’s a fresh way of formalizing the two-player scramble.
Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam and other notable figureheads are behind the doubles golf movement and believe it will promote a relaxed version of the sport for juniors and beginners. Nicklaus and Sorenstam are two founding members of the Doubles Golf Committee, and are joined by Seth Waugh (PGA of America CEO) and Jay Monahan (PGA Tour commissioner).
The Doubles Golf format is essentially a two-player “scramble.” Both teammates hit shots from the same location and then choose from which end position they would like to play their ensuing shots. The goal: get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible.