It was really a fun, very interesting day.
One thing I learned was that Cobbs has even more potential than I even knew and the original routing would have included some dynamite holes, including probably two island greens (the 4th and 12th). I'd also like to really commend Mark Susko's ongoing and very impassioned efforts as his love and enthusiasm for what Cobbs could be is obvious and palpable.
As we look collectively at avenues (and sources) for funding restoration and refurbishment efforts, I think it's important that we not overlook local sources.
These wide words concerning stewardship from A.W. Tillinghast seem a bit prescient and are just as relevant in 2007 as they were in 1919;
"Unpleasant things may be written about golf and all other sports and all other happenings of life, for that matter, but certainly nothing can be gained by unnecessary publicity."
"However, if the Cobb's Creek Public Course is not being governed and conducted as it should be, the Park Commission
should be advised by the heads of Philadelphia golf and above all else no stone should be left unturned to provide a golf course for the people of Philadelphia who cannot afford a membership in a golf club and these public privileges should be offered with as little expense as may be possible."Great to see all you guys!
