[biker1]

If you really are bothered by this then here is my suggestion. As I already stated in a previous post on this thread, the rules could be modified so that a minimum of 2 drives are required by each player. This will essentially water down the advantage of a much better player. I played in numerous non-handicapped scrambles that used this rule. You could make this suggestion to the Rec Department. I doubt they will act on it but at least you could make the effort.

Originally Posted by FastDrive

The issue is, why a single handicapper, would want to play Executive Ladies Day, paying $2.00, and $1.00 for closet to the pin, with a group of 72 women, who for the most part don’t have handicaps. Most of all of these women didn’t start playing golf until they moved to The Villages. Folks who have single handicaps have been playing golf for well over 20 years... The issue is, it uneven’s the playing field and it’s no longer any fun, when the same person places first, week after week. There is no way anyone can gain the skill level of a single handicapper, based on their experience and time playing. Sure if one devoted 8 hrs a day practicing and playing. I’m sure the 72+ Retiree women play for fun and socializing.Playing a scramble where the same people win, week after week, takes fun out of playing.

It’s been said they’re practicing their short game during the scramble. Why not get a group of friends together practice some other time. Why practice on Ladies Day? No one is jealous of their skill, just tired of being used and the fun being taken out of playing executive ladies day. Go play with the big girls, who play at your level.

These single handicappers, just want to be a “big fish” in a small pond. It’s all about EGO and getting their name in print.