It works out nicely for a couple of reasons. One, it's a scramble, so it eliminates the need to play well individually. Secondly, the hole is bigger, so putting is much easier.
This year players included my Dad, brothers Greg, Nick, Danny, my sister Theresa and her husband and my brother in law Aaron, and of course my lovely wife Jenna.
My dad and three brothers made up one foursome and then Jenna and I along with Aaron and Theresa made up the other foursome.
Our team did not have real high expectations, as our experience and frequency on the golf course was a little lacking. We got off to a rough start with a bogey, but then managed to string together a bunch of pars. We finished the first nine holes with two birdies, to make the turn at one-under.
The weather was a bit chilly, so we had a hot dog and some hot chocolate at the turn. Theresa's hot dog was apparently very good, so good in fact that it "warmed her soul". It did help her game too, as she got us off to a great start on the back nine.
We had some ups and downs on the back nine, but Aaron drained a 15 foot putt to birdie the last hole and finish at one-under overall! We had a good team effort as everyone was able to contribute a shot or two.
Theresa and Aaron kept things entertaining with their usual back and forth banter, and tips to one another on how to improve their play.
Jenna did very well, considering it was only her second time playing, her first time playing 18 holes, and doing so in the chilly weather.
My Dad and brothers finished considerably better, at ten-under par. Overall it was another good Big Hole Scramble.
Here are a few pictures of the day.
Bend your knees, Jenna! :-) Seriously - I'm impressed that she jumped in there and played her first 18 holes! Looks like a fun family tradition...if a bit chilly!
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