The proposal is that we make all three of our games (The game ($15), skins ($6), and closest to the pin ($4)) mandatory for members to play that day. The total for all three games would be just $25.
If you're going to be "in the game", then be IN THE GAME. I've seen many players lament about not getting into the closest to the pin (CTP) game when they've hit their ball the closest on one or more of the par 3s. (Scott Bixler x2 on Nov 26th!)
Also, we establish our own handicaps for league play, just using league scores, so everyone can be competitive for skins, especially net skins.
Absolutely couldn't be more strongly opposed to this proposal. The $15 basic bet is already borderline excessive. At the last 2 men's associations (including 1 at a private club) that I've belonged to it's $5. For those who don't feel golf is fun unless there's money involved, we already have skins and CTP. Not to mention round robins and who knows what other side bets. Mandatory CTP? There are players in the group that can't reach all the Par 3 greens let alone closest to the pin. Seems like money grab for the more skilled players who consistently hit greens. With skins, half of the money goes to gross skins for which high handicappers are at a distinct disadvantage. Those players are betting the same amount for realistically only half the available winnings. The Association should respect the wishes of those who prioritize fun and competing against the golf course over seeing how much money they play for. I can't see this proposal being adopted, but as much as I enjoy playing with the group, you can probably count me out if it is.