David Tepper,
I thought that everyone gave reasoned responses, understanding them in the context of their own perspectives and interests.
The problem, as I see it, was that this was akin to asking patients with the same general disorder to diagnose themselves, and then proscribe a protocol for treatment.
Brad Faxon is a terrific fellow and a terrific golfer, but, he like others may not recognize the symptoms, especially different symptoms that others with the same general disorder may experience.
David Fay is also a terrific fellow, but his assessment and his vision of the game, today and into the future differs from some who lurk and/or post on GCA.com.
One of the reasons that corporations have outside directors is to obtain a more diverse and global perspective. When a Board of Directors is concentrated within an organization I'm not so sure that the organization is the recipient of diverse and global perspectives, and thus tends to have a monolithic view of their world.
What I was disappointed in was the lack of discussion regarding the millions and millions of dollars that clubs are spending in order to keep up with the technology, while at the same time disfiguring their golf courses, and eradicating their distinctive design integrity.
Wonderful golf courses, designed by the "Golden Age" architects are contemplating moving bunkers and other unique features, all with the intent of keeping current with the ball and equipment.
And, for whom ?
Their average member ?
Or, the better player ?
I'd rather see the creation of a competition ball and the reduction of clubhead size over the next 10-15 years.