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Family Scramble Holes

Play a few holes with a family member, both hitting and choosing the best ball each time.

By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026

Set up

You and an adult both hit from the tee.

Core: The whole hole. Compare only with your own last plan.

Ages
11 and up
Time
25 min
Players
You and a partner
Space
Yard or field
Bring
Clubs, balls, adult partner
Level · skill
Developing · Course Management

The steps

How it works

  1. You and an adult both hit from the tee.
  2. Together, pick the best ball and talk about why.
  3. Both play from that spot.
  4. Play 3 holes and write your team score.

Coaching point

Choose the easiest next shot.

Safety: Play the course only with an adult, from short tees that fit how far you hit. Keep everyone clear before you swing, and wait until the group ahead is out of reach before you hit. At the first thunder or lightning, stop and go inside; wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen.

Make it fun

Play it, don't drill it

Game version

Plan-the-hole pairs: look at a hole and tell your partner your plan for each shot, then swap. Share one thing you liked.

Challenge

Pick a level: Less (one shot), Core (the whole hole), More (a plan B for a bad lie). Compare only with your own last plan.

Story

You are a captain planning the safest route across the sea.

My best

Beat your own count

Compare only with your own last plan. Only your own number counts: today against last time.

Practice makes progress

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