We had a greenkeeper’s revenge scramble with really tough pins from the tips, no gimmicks blocking the flags or anything. Surprisingly, with 36 teams, the winning score was -11, second was -9, and third was -7. Everyone kept their own scores and I was amazed that no one cheated. It was quite the honest game!
Had a similar experience at a local course. We came in fourth with a score of 76, managed a birdie on the 18th which felt awesome.
M.GREEN said:
Had a similar experience at a local course. We came in fourth with a score of 76, managed a birdie on the 18th which felt awesome.
Our team shot a genuine 79, hitting all greens in regulation but the pin placements made putting a nightmare. It was refreshing to see fair play.
@Corey
We did well because I was nailing putts and my buddy, a decent golfer, kept hitting the fairways. But then I lost my groove and we bogeyed a couple of the final holes. So frustrating!
M.GREEN said:
Had a similar experience at a local course. We came in fourth with a score of 76, managed a birdie on the 18th which felt awesome.
Remember Al Bundy’s glory at Polk High? Four touchdowns in one game!
@Ellis
Exactly, four in just one game!
Weston said:
@Ellis
Exactly, four in just one game!
Right? Four touchdowns in a single game!
The best format for a scramble is sending out teams in pairs to keep each other’s scores. It helps keep everyone honest.
Trivia said:
The best format for a scramble is sending out teams in pairs to keep each other’s scores. It helps keep everyone honest.
It might take longer, around 5.5 hours, but it’s the fairest way to do it.
@Kemper
Actually, it’s quicker if all eight players tee off together rather than waiting around on each shot. It’s especially true on par 3s and generally more fun.
Trivia said:
The best format for a scramble is sending out teams in pairs to keep each other’s scores. It helps keep everyone honest.
That’s the ideal, but you still find cheaters. We played against a team that only used their best player’s drives, ignoring the rule to use drives from each player equally.
@Vic
That’s when you need to insist on following the rules, especially if it’s a competition. It’s also a teaching moment for fair play.
Teo said:
@Vic
That’s when you need to insist on following the rules, especially if it’s a competition. It’s also a teaching moment for fair play.
Exactly, it’s about teaching fair play and respect for the rules.
@Vic
I’m not a fan of mandatory shot use, but I understand why it’s enforced.
TriviaTom said:
@Vic
I’m not a fan of mandatory shot use, but I understand why it’s enforced.
Agreed, especially when it puts us at a disadvantage when we’ve followed the rules.
Trivia said:
The best format for a scramble is sending out teams in pairs to keep each other’s scores. It helps keep everyone honest.
Two teams of two each is my preferred way to play.
You probably won’t see another post like this for a while!
What if the second-place prize was better than first? That would make things interesting.
Dana said:
What if the second-place prize was better than first? That would make things interesting.
That actually happened to me and we won travel bags!
Dana said:
What if the second-place prize was better than first? That would make things interesting.
That actually happened to me and we won travel bags!
That’s awesome!