Reverse Scramble a novel idea

I'm admittedly don't pay too much attention to the silly season of golf in November and December. But I must say I like the new competitive format, the ``Reverse Scramble,'' introduced on national television in the ADT Skills Challenge on NBC Saturday and Sunday. Simply put, it's pretty cool.
Four teams of PGA Tour/Champions Tour players squared off in the traditional, situational shotmaking competition with $800,000 in prize money at stake. The 18th annual event included a culminating, single-hole competition played as a "Reverse Scramble.''
Contrary to the traditional Captain's choice scramble format, the Reverse Scramble calls for the opposing team to select which shot its rival twosome must play. It certainly makes the banter between teams more interesting and competitive, and forces players to think even harder on risk-reward shots. It could lead to some crazy recovery shots, as well. The six mainstay skills in the ADT event -- Long Drive, Mid-Iron, Bunker Shot, Chip Shot, Trouble Shot and Short Iron -- were followed by the Reverse Scramble representing the seventh and eighth skills.
Hopefully the format will be used more extensively in team events like the Skills Challenge in the future. It's certainly better for the viewers, however many there are.