At the recent USOPEN at BPB, some of the tour players visited and played nearby golf courses.
Many, if not most of the members following these groups were impressed by the quality of the play, by the best golfers in the world.
Typically, when the round was over, members inquired about the merits of their course and what the pros thought could be done to improve it.
Not surprisingly, comments were made that the courses needed to be lengthened, that they needed to have more memorable, LONG par 4's.
Keep in mind that some of these fellows were carrying their drives 300+ yards, rendering par 5's as modest par 4's.
520 yards may take most three good shots, but the best players in the world are capable of driver/4-iron, or better.
Some members said, well, if the best players in the world think we need to lengthen our golf course, then we should do so, ASAP.
Bear in mind, that tour quality players usually show up to play these courses the day after every third lunar or solar eclipse.
But, the damage has been done, the seed planted in the membership, and the idea takes on a life of its own.
So, if you've been foolish enough to let them in
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