I just got back from playing a two-man scramble at my men’s club. We had a ball, we made up for each other’s deficiencies, and shot a gross 75, net 65. It was no-pressure golf, lots of fun.

As we were driving away from the course, it hit me. They should do this at the Ryder Cup, too! Foursomes, four-ball, and a two-man scramble.

Why not? Everyone in the world plays a scramble at some time or another except the pros. Why shouldn’t they have as much fun as we do?

And can you imagine what the scores would be? Even a 59 wouldn’t guarantee a win, most likely.

Just think, if you paired a shot-maker like Boo Weekley (yes, Boo Weekley), with a master around the greens, like Phil Mickelson, would a 54 be out of the question?

This would all be so much fun to watch because they would be playing golf like we play. They’d be playing our sport.

So Corey Pavin, if you’re a regular reader of The Recreational Golfer, think about it. The Ryder Cup needs to let a little air out of its tires. If this is a world tournament, play golf like the world plays. Be one of us.

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