Scramble Mode

Scramble Mode is golf at its most relaxed and most fun. Every good shot gives you something to celebrate, and the tough ones are just part of the ride.

Play with friends and feed off each other’s best swings, or go solo and enjoy a pressure-free round that’s all about having fun.

What Is Scramble Mode in 18Birdies?

Scramble Mode is a solo or team-based golf format that's perfect for beginners, charity tournaments, and friendly rounds with friends. In a Scramble, all players tee off, and the team picks the best shot.

Use the Scramble Mode in 18Birdies to accurately account for your in-round performance stats, while also being able to keep track of score correctly for the Scramble format.

How to Set Up a Scramble Round

Setting up a Scramble round in 18Birdies is straightforward:

Basic Round Setup

On the Round Setup screen, under Classic Mode, select Scramble format
Choose Scramble as your Scoring Mode when starting your round
Add players to the round.
Set up teams with players in each team

Team Configuration Options

You can create various team configurations :

2v2 or 2v3 formats - Two teams competing against each other
1v2, 1v3, or 1v4 formats - Uneven team matchups
Single team format - Just one team with 2, 3, 4, or 5 players (no versus competition)

How Scramble Mode Works During Your Round

Scoring and GPS Features

Each player on each team can edit the scores for either team on that hole
On the GPS page, each team member will see the team score
Individual stats are not tracked during Scramble rounds
Shot tracking is removed from Scramble rounds

Scorecard Display

The scorecard is designed specifically for team play :

Uses the current scorecard structure with team-specific modifications
The team with fewer people appears on top
Team numbers are displayed at or near player profiles, possibly with background colors
Each team's score is shown in the row of the top player for that team
No Net Score is displayed
Clear indication that this is a scramble round

Setting Up a Scramble Tournament

For larger events with 2 or more groups, you can create a Scramble Tournament :

Launch the 18Birdies app
Tap Community
Tap Tournaments
Tap Create or Use a code to join a Tournament
Tap Scramble
Choose In Person or Virtual Events
Complete the Tournament Creation process

Important Limitations and Features

What's Not Available in Scramble Mode

Individual stats (like putts and net score) are hidden during Scramble rounds
Scramble rounds do not count toward your handicap, goals, or individual stats
You cannot change the scoring mode after starting a Scramble round

Team Collaboration

The scorecard displays a single score per team, and all teammates can view and edit scores . This collaborative approach ensures everyone stays engaged and can contribute to scorekeeping throughout the round.

Round Card Features

The round card for scramble rounds provides a clear overview :

Shows players on each team (when there are two teams)
Displays scores for each team (when there are two teams)

Whether you're playing with your weekend crew or hosting a casual match at your local course, Scramble Mode makes it easy to keep the good vibes and great scores going .