NearHull
Well-known member
I have been asked by a member (scratch player) to consider having a Scratch Prize in our Pairs Opens. He believes it would attract more entrants. I understand that scratch or very low HI players have to play out of their socks to win a prize in an Handicap Open, particularly when some very high scores are recorded. On a balance sheet, if awarding a Best Scratch Prize is equivalent or better than two entry fees and, it does attract at least two additional entrants, it kind of makes sense. I have searched various Handicap Opens publicity sheets in our county but cannot find any Club offering scratch prizes in a Handicap Open. Are there any Clubs doing so in your part of the country? Are there any downsides to offering such prizes that I cannot see?