FORE the DUFFER Golf Blog

No, a 4 man scramble is not an order at Denny’s for 4 orders of ham and eggs scrambled.  Although it sounds like a good idea right now.  Most of us know what a scramble is and enjoy playing them.  For those who don’t, here’s a brief definition:  In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole.  The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots form that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed.

Just played a scramble and it’s always fun to relax, have a few cold ones, joke around, and of course rag each other.  We held our own and were respectable at 6 under.  We won diddly-squat but then we were all winners cause the tournament was for scholarships for kids going into agriculture.  Throw in lunch, beer, sodas, water, wine, a prime rib dinner, and raffle prizes plus 18 holes at Woodbridge Golf & Country Club in Lodi, CA and it doesn’t get any better than that.  Life is good.

You know the old saying … “You drive for show and you putt for dough”.  The key to a scramble is putting.  Someone has to get hot and snake a couple long putts in.  You have to be able to get on in regulation and give yourself birdie opportunities and on par 5s, an eagle now and then really makes you healthy.  When all things come into place it’s a sight to behold and everyone starts to feed on each other.  If you have a chance to play a scramble by all means take it cause it’s almost always for a good cause and let yourself have fun.  It’s not always about egos and winning but having a great time with friends playing an enjoyable round.  Remember … It’s only a game.