Jim,
Why do you care if I care why you care? (kidding).
As I said, I'm curious why people here seem to simultaneously put stock in the rankings and (in my view, rightfully) criticize them for getting things so terribly wrong. For example, why is anyone surprised that Kingsley doesn't get the recognition it probably deserves?
As with most things (e.g., films, restaurants, travel destinations, etc.), it's nice to see when a golf course I like gets recognition, but I don't mind at all if it stays under the radar so I and a smaller number of like-minded enthusiasts can better enjoy it. (Obviously, Old MacDonald isn't going to stay under the radar).
I guess I'm not particularly interested in the opinions of the "average Joe" and I wondered why one would be. Thanks for your response.