I think in reality it is self defining with 'self" being whomever is teeing it up.
I may not like many of the course routings that require extensive cart paths as in other threads on here, but some of those courses require paths for most to play, whose fabric is that?
Sure many of "we" snobs on hear may choose to fel that we and our views are the definng fabiric, with out traditionalist viewpoints and etiquette, but in reality that is not the norm fabric of the modern game.
It is really like asking what is the fabric of music, to some it may be gangsta rap to others a concerto extrordinaire from the 18th century, it is what you want it to be.
I may not like many of the course routings that require extensive cart paths as in other threads on here, but some of those courses require paths for most to play, whose fabric is that?
People playing the game is of upmost importance and in general peolpe of like "fabric" find eachother and play together.
For me personally the fabric of golf is the endless pursuit of that ball striking I desire, I love to practice, me against mechanics, the constant learning curve pursuit.
As such practice facilties area big part of my fabric, I love courses with good practive facilities, hence my love for Diamante which has one of the finest.
If I am going to play the course has to be interesting to me or I would rather just practice, that is my snobbery, my fabric, my golf.
I am not anti social, but that aspect of the game has never been importatnt to me, I think the game is so diverse, nailing down any fabric criteria in almost impossible.
People playing the game is of upmost importance and in general peolpe of like "fabric" find eachother and play together.