Are you the next champion? On-course strategy could be the difference between you heading to the Sunshine Coast or not.

With the Holden Scramble’s elimination Ambrose format, strategy plays a big part in your team’s success. The final result is not always due to skill level or handicap configurations.

Veteran Holden Scramble Tour Pro’s have provided some tips for you to consider when teeing it up in a Holden Scramble event.
 
You want to have a good putter go first to show the line for the other players. A lot of teams make a poor putter go first but from my experience that’s the wrong play. If everyone can get a good read off the first putt it gives the team a much better chance of making it.  (Cameron Percy, PGA Tour Member)
 
Be aware of what each of your players strengths are and play to those strengths when deciding which shot to select. (Ashley Hall, Web.com Tour Member)
 
When choosing which shot to play from around the green. Make sure you consider all players in the group’s level of ability.
 
I’ve seen many high handicappers over the years hole a really long putt from off the green which we had chosen over a straight forward chip for a good chipper from a lot closer.
 
Go with the odds, four guys putting from off the green is usually always better than relying on a good chip from a closer more awkward position. (Andre Stolz, OneAsia Tour Member)
 
Make sure that your higher handicaps get their drives out of the way early in the round so that the pressure of the team is not on them over the last few holes. (David Bransdon, OneAsia Tour Member)
 
When selecting which drive to take, it may not always be the longest drive which is the best. You should take into consideration:
 
Where the ball is on the fairway, for example a ball further back but on the right side of the fairway may provide a better approach to the green, or eliminate trouble.
 
Avoid taking your low handicappers drive as this will allow them to play the approach shot into the green and set up birdie opportunities.  (Peter O’Malley, PGA Tour of Australasia Member)