That's a good comparison. Using the market in Vegas as the absurdity in the maximazation of price. The company maybe looking a little piggish up here.
Bob, How many of the members try to get in the middle?
Ryan, Are you so easily swayed? After reading Bob's post, you change your mind?
Well, in an effort to illustrate, I'll take issue with Bob's analysis.
#6, is a fine hole. It introduces the golfer to the challenges that now awaits. The entire green complex is one of the most guarded and severe. Therefore, accentuating the proper play, no matter how errant off the drive. I've seen wonderful pars made playing up the 1st fairway. How much more diverse can hole get?
#7, Granted, this hole should be viewed as a breather hole, but as with all good breathers, show one moment of any lack of respect and it will bite you. The LZ has certain complexities that make the decision to go for it in two, either risky, or, desirable. When I would try, I always preferred to play left side just past the bunkers where the land sloped contrary to the terrains grade, promoting a fade, taking the water out of play. Anything right of left center and the pull lie was dominate and a lay up was prudent.
#8 Is clearly one hole that everyone who loves GCA should appreciate as a great hole. It's simplicity is only negated by it's challenges. Which are usually amplified by ones fear.
#9 Admittedly could be considered standard fare, but with deep greenside bunkers and a tricky fun green, it only pales because of the quality already experienced.
#10 Is a bit tight, with the fairway tree left and hillside bunker right, but, it's green is a lesson in awareness because of it's subleties.
#11 dogs sharp right and is one of the most fun tee shots of the day. The second shot on 11 asks the question, "Who are you?" Are you willing to risk it all, with a slight pull lie, and trouble right. Or lay up to 110 and test your wedge. I've seen a two time us open winner give this green too much respect at the speed we played it that day. He knew something from past experience. What do you think that was?
Ok, I'll stop now with those.
Does anyone want to back up their opinions, with why any of these aspects don't qualify as quality?