Goodale's selective memory strikes again....
What actually occurred is that you did question me big time about Doak's skill in restoring it back to what MacKenzie had.. only when proof was given (in the form of this old pic) did you let me off the hook, and CHANGE your complaint to "well they sucked to begin with anyway."
So as happens oh so frequently, you're a Picasso of painting yourself in the best possible light.
In any case, I also voiced the same concerns Tom MacWood does here years ago, re all the greens, not just 11 - although 11 was the poster child for speed stupidity. Yes several greens allow for infinite putting, or alternatively all the great pin placements go unused... but the answer is surely to slow them down rather than soften them....
That's why re announcement of the re-do of 11 was a sad day then, and it remains sad now. Oh, we can trust Doak to do the best job possible, that's for sure... But the fact they feel they have to do this at all is just plain sad.
Rob B - thanks for the clarification re 17.
Tim T - send me an email or IM... I might be talked into playing that day... especially if you can get an early time... such are usually reserved for members.
TH
t.huckaby@sbcglobal.net