Sorry to threadjack, but... My recco of Sterling has just made some interesting news.
Back a year or so ago the private club sold to a group of investors, for I believe 700k. They turned it public, hence the Pawnee Pines (Near the Pawnee National Grasslands (Park?). Well... I just got a call telling me the group has now sold it to an individual for 500K and he has given it to the local community College. Supposedly, they will use the facilities to expand their culinary school and create a turf program.
An interesting turn of events.
Again, Maybe Scott Szabo can confirm or correct any mis-information. I didn't want to start a new thread on it since it's a pretty obscure course. Although, I firmly believe the ground is as good as Merion's and with a skilled operator on a chain saw could turn into an oft played Muni.
Good Luck Sterlingites. I wish only the best for you and your course.