We have a bit of a problem with an eight-some we play on an Exec course one afternoon a week. Like most groups of eight, we actually have 10-11 regulars but with vacations, MD appts, etc., we're usually right at 8 by tee time -- sometimes we even have to scramble (no pun intended) for a player or two. One of our most reliables, however, has a problem. He also has a regular game with old friends every week on that morning. (I think these are the only times he plays all week on the Execs, but that really doesn't matter.) So, we cannot put him in the request. Is it wrong to use 8 other regular members for the request, then sub him on the reservation for someone (oh, surprise, Tom's arm is still broken so he won't be playing) that we likely knew was not going to make it? Technically, it probably is. Morally, I really kinda doubt it.
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