The downside to ams playing random draw doubles

[GoobyPls]

I'd argue this is only true for inexperienced/ foolhardy players.

Truth is, dubs should be played more aggressively than a solo round, specifically because one player can take a safe shot that allows the next player to go for it.

If you a player decides to play that aggressively in a solo round that's their own inability to properly assess risk/reward relative to their own ability.

Dubs can be an opportunity for players to take shots they normally shouldn't/wouldn't.

You're right of course, but doing it literally every week basically conditioned me to not even think of playing smart. "That narrow 350' force-over forehand flex line is the line for birdie, so here goes." Nevermind that I might execute that shot 5% of the time, and take bogey 50% of the time, I just plain stopped thinking that way.

That's not to say I won't play dubs again this year. It is fun as hell.