Ever heard fellow golfers tossing around the term Am-Am and found yourself nodding along, not completely sure what they were talking about? You're not alone. This guide is here to clear things up, explaining exactly what an Am-Am is, the different ways you can play one, and some simple strategies to help you feel confident enough to jump into the next one at your club.
An Am-Am gets its name from "Amateur-Amateur," and it's simply a golf competition where teams are made up entirely of amateur golfers. This is the key difference from a "Pro-Am," where teams of amateurs get to play alongside a professional golfer.
Think of Am-Ams as the heart and soul of club golf. They’re designed to be social, fun, and bring a splash of friendly competition to your weekend round. They're built around team play, which instantly lowers the pressure that can come with individual stroke play. If you hit a bad shot (and let's be honest, who doesn't?), your partners are there to pick you up. This team-first spirit makes Am-Ams one of the most welcoming and enjoyable ways to experience competitive golf, no matter your handicap.
The "Am-Am" label tells you who is playing (amateurs), but the specific format tells you how you'll be playing. Most a a aevents use formats that promote teamwork and speed up play. Here are the most popular ones you'll encounter.
This is a classic and very popular format for two-person teams. It’s often just called "Best Ball," and the name says it all.
Coach's Tip: This format frees you up to be aggressive. If your partner hits a safe shot into the middle of the fairway, it gives you a green light to pull out the driver and try to cut the corner. If one player is safely on the green, the other can take dead aim at the flag. It's all about complementary strategy.
If you’re looking for the ultimate no-pressure, fun-first format, the Scramble is it. It’s perfect for charity events and corporate outings because it keeps everyone involved and minimizes the pain of bad shots. It's usually played in teams of four.
Coach's Tip: Smart teams assign roles. Figure out who your most consistent driver is, who excels with irons, and who is the most confident putter. For putting, have your more tentative putters go first to show the line, allowing your best putter to go last with the most a-information.
Stableford is a scoring system, not a playing format itself, but it’s incredibly common in Am-Ams because it rewards good shots without punishing bad holes too severely. Instead of counting strokes, you earn points based on your score relative to par (usually your net par based on your handicap):
In a team Am-Am, this scoring is combined with a format like "2 from 4 to Count."
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