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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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? <\/p>\n
And can you imagine what the scores would be? Even a 59 wouldn’t guarantee a win, most likely.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
This would all be so much fun to watch because they would be playing golf like we play. They’d be playing our sport. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
My new book, The Golfing Self<\/i><\/b>, is now available at www.therecreationalgolfer.com<\/a>. It will change everything about the way you play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading Scramble At the Ryder Cup<\/span>