I don't want to lose sight of the potential positive effect a guest Columnist might have, regarding architecture, in some of the high profile golf magazines.
Perhaps Ron and Brad could comment on the possibilities of inserting such a column.
With respect to the magazines and golf channel, what do we have to lose by trying to get some time devoted to architecture ?
Today, more and more clubs seem to be embarking on restorations or renovations and I think there is a greater awareness and a market for architecture. Not everyone will sit down to read a book on the subject, but they might sit down for a half hour series on architecture and the style of some of the greats.
BillV,
While the broadcast company will determine what they air, they want a successful product, hence they are interested in quality as much as we are, and I'm sure they would seek sound advice from architectual consultants.
The choice is, standby and do nothing, or make an attempt to start something worthwhile
Today, cable channels have programs on towns in Long Island. Their history, aerial shots by helicopters, etc., etc.. So, why not a program on a given architect, his history,
his style, his courses, complete with aerials, ground levels, diagrams, and commentary by some top golfers. I think there is a definite appeal, the question is, is there a market, and that won't be answered until a test balloon goes up.
Attempting to get the golf channel to devote some time to golf course architecture doesn't seem to be such a remote possibility,
But, let's not forget the importance of columns like Anthony Pioppi's, and the role people like Ron Whitten and Brad Klein, and others can play to bring golf course architecture to a more visible position.
I think it's worth the effort, with little downside risk.
Ron and Brad, what do you think about a guest columnist, along the lines of an
"in my opinion" piece.