The Open is a nine-hole scramble at the Diplomat Country Club (501 Diplomat Pkwy., Hallandale), though instead of simply participating in a best ball foursome, entrants will drink in excess while competing in themed holes like The Lucky Seven (in which you can only use your seven iron) and On the Clock (where fastest time, not lowest score, wins the day). But the fun doesnt end on the course. After the Caddyshack-esque scramble, the entire group of rapscallions will retire to the clubhouse for more food and drink, plus an evening of Vegas-style gaming. Youll get a wad of PUMA dollars to bet away on blackjack and poker, and your winnings, coupled with the points you earned in the scramble, could net you some nifty prizes (including a grand prize trip to the Maxim Bungalows in the Dominican Republic; now with fewer hurricanes!). Its a cool way to turn the old boys club thing on its head and, of course, to promote PUMAs new line of hip, youth-oriented golf digs. The whole shebang kicks off at 3 p.m. Registration costs $50 per person; do it at www.thepumaopen.com.
Fri., Sept. 19, 2008