[KG_MCDGC]

I think for the inaugural Doubles event went rather smooth.

The two aspects that TYVEK hit on were new/foreign to most Doubles participants, but I think that both, the "Ace Pot Raffle" and the Drawing of Groups and Starting Holes, were great ideas. I think that the confusion brought on by these, because I'm sure that TYVEK wasn't the only one, will be alleviated by these simply becoming protocol of how MCDG holds their Doubles events. It will become second nature to buy a ticket, sign it, and wait to hear your name called to see who your partner is and what your hole start is.

The "Ace Pot Raffle" is to promote people buying into the Ace Pot, because Shelton Springs DGC being what it is, Aces can be tough to come by. No one wants to feel like they're going to buy in to something they have no chance of winning. The Raffle aspect gives you an extra chance to win something; just ask Riley, the winner of last night's Raffle. To clarify, the Ace Pot IS a Rolling Ace Pot, which is currently at $38.

It was disappointing that some groups were finishing in the dark. The group I was in began to play with a sense of urgency toward the end of our round. I agree that changing the Start Time can confuse people more. 5:30 is not only a fair start time, it is the established Start Time. Time is always going to be a factor, but the days will be getting longer. I'm certain that MCDG will keep this in mind when it decides how strict they will become on Start Time issues.