Would you identify those in the hierarchy of the USGA that are perceived to project themselves as elitist snobs ?[/b][/color]
Pat
Please note that I did not say the hierarchy is a bunch of elitist snobs. But I do believe alot of people think they are. I am perfectly willing to accept that many on the executive committee are very nice people who give alot of time to golf.
Now if one looks down the roster of the executive committee and asks "I wonder where this guy plays his golf?" The answer will inevitably be Pine Valley , Merion, Seminole, Augusta National, etc., etc." It will certainly not be Peoria Country Club or Groveland Municipal. For that matter I doubt the committee members go out and tee it up at Bethpage Black on any regular basis. The committee does not get out to the public very well.
I do not begrudge the committee members for playing at the finest clubs; that's where I would be playing too given the opportunity. But if they want to take the game to the people, they need to leave the ivory tower.