Exactly 2 hours until my tee time in the company golf outing, time to defend my fourth of last year's title. Last year was great, a bright sunny day, and even despite giving in to the brewmaster's urges early and often, I played really well, including sticking a tee shot within 15 feet on the par 3 16th, and then stepping up and sinking the birdie.
I was looking for more of the same today, but its rained for most of the last 8 or 9 hours.

Anyway, to make this more of a discussion than just me bragging about a scramble win ;), I never know how to play a scramble the best. I'm pretty much the "A" player for the group, and if I were ever to figure out a handicap, I'd be very pleased if it was in the teens. I don't think the others in the group are that far behind my skill level, but if the team is going to rely on a shot, they'll rely on me.

How do the rest of you go about scrambling? Do you save the best player for last EVERY time, or do you make exceptions? And what about getting away from your game for the sake of the team? If the first three tee off and wind up everywhere but the fairway, do you club down and play safe? Or do you keep the big dog out and hope your skill comes through? I feel great about my mid to short iron play, and my putting can be there if needed (at least for a good lag if we don't get too close), but the part that has me nervous is getting off the tee!