As I reread my post, no where did I say anything against the Monterey Peninsula, that I consider Holy Grail West. I've been there, played there, and can't think of a finer venue to enjoy our sport.
In fact, while I haven't played Augusta National, I've been there numerous times, and most recently the past three consecutive years. Having said that, to me, the 15th and 16th of Cypress Point is a more beloved sight than Amen Corner.
The post concerned the "quality of field." Sure, I'm prone to a sarcastic comment or two about the celebs, but geez, you can only take so much of that from what used to be giants in the industry, that provided entertainment, to the current TV sitcom personalities with few golfing skills. As for James Woods - in a dead shank, he chopped that shot off the tee into the heavy underbrush. As it was a par 3, his provisional, using a wood, barely made the fairway! Guys like that should not embarrass themselves. In fact, it makes me cringe. If nothing else, they're the best advertisement for novices to take lessons.
Aside from the celebs, where's the PGA star power? I'll plead ignorance on how many of the top 25 are in this event, but other than Lefty, Singh, Weir, I haven't seen any.
Thanks for the pros/con's of my first post. I enjoyed them all.