CAA_Beat
Active member
Interesting to read so many negative comments here regarding chairity scrambles. Even before coming to work in the industry, I always viewed them as a fun day away from the office. A chance to get out with some friends, do some socializing, eat some food, drink a few beers and generally have a good time. I've been on teams that won by 6 shots (without cheating!!) and teams that came in near last, again without cheating. I had a great time each time.
I won't say I'm shocked by everyone claiming cheating is rampant, I suppose it happens. But also get 4 single digit guys on a 6,000 yard course and shooting 55 or better is not unfathomable. Regardless, i don't let the scores bother me and just enjoy the casue and day.
Now that i sell these for a living, I see a slightly different side to them. The organizers generally all mean very well and just want to raise as much money as they can for their cause. They aren't experienced tournament organzieers for the most part, they have real jobs and this is a way they spend their time and efforts to help a cause that's important to them. The most important thing is getting as many people as possible, and raising as much money as possible. They unfortunately most times don't know who is going to cheat or even how to try and avoid it. Really in the grand scheme of things is it that important, that you'd not come back next year to support the cause.
To those that said they would just as soon right a check and not play, that's great that you want to support the charity in any way possible. Have you ever considered paying the fee for a Junior or some other person who may not have the means to play in the event, a great way to get them involved in the sport and also expose them to the charity as well.
Just some different thoughts on it.
I won't say I'm shocked by everyone claiming cheating is rampant, I suppose it happens. But also get 4 single digit guys on a 6,000 yard course and shooting 55 or better is not unfathomable. Regardless, i don't let the scores bother me and just enjoy the casue and day.
Now that i sell these for a living, I see a slightly different side to them. The organizers generally all mean very well and just want to raise as much money as they can for their cause. They aren't experienced tournament organzieers for the most part, they have real jobs and this is a way they spend their time and efforts to help a cause that's important to them. The most important thing is getting as many people as possible, and raising as much money as possible. They unfortunately most times don't know who is going to cheat or even how to try and avoid it. Really in the grand scheme of things is it that important, that you'd not come back next year to support the cause.
To those that said they would just as soon right a check and not play, that's great that you want to support the charity in any way possible. Have you ever considered paying the fee for a Junior or some other person who may not have the means to play in the event, a great way to get them involved in the sport and also expose them to the charity as well.
Just some different thoughts on it.
