By the way, when I made that comment on tone, I was not referring to either TEPaul or Vostinak.
TEP, just so you know, it wasn't 50 holes, it was only 48 - holes #3-14 at Bethpage Black, the next morning East Hampton andf that afternoon Shinnecock. We walked, had caddies the last two rounds, and got around in under 3 hours per 18, which left plenty of time for looking, taking notes, hitting extra shots. I can easily recall every hole, and in each case I was seeing the course for the 2nd (EHGC), 4th (BB) or 20th (SH) time.
We were on the clock, so to speak, and had assignments to write for - but yes, it would be loverly to spend 3 days somwehere. Though I have to tell you I get a much stronger sense from visiting a place once and walking it, then, playing it, then I will for ther next 15 viists thereafter. First impressions prove very powerful, though I'm certainly able to learn from follow-up visits, and would love to go back there to EHGC to see it again. But I still think the greens are too severe - esp. in the case of 5,8 & 9.