Maidstone!!
Mike,
I never was into fishing, but, I now see the attraction.
Where can I find guides like that ?
JakaB,
What don't you get about the cross or large fronting bunker on # 9 at GCGC ?
The hole measures 325 from the tips, but, on a straight angle it's probably less, and, the prevailing wind is at your back, thus, for today's young or strong golfer, it's drivable if they want to take the risk.
Laying back to 100-120 yards makes sense, however, with firm greens and the wind at your back, getting the ball close to a front hole location is difficult, and flying at a back hole location frequently results in going over the green.
It's a wonderful little hole that extracts more than its share of bogies and above.
As to the rest of the golf course, I've always favored a restoration to 1936. There is an abundance of photographic evidence that could serve as a perfect guide to a perfect restoration.
GCGC is a special golf course, a rare throwback to a special age and environment.