Ronald,
When looking at the article on Donald Ross' quote on Herbert Fowler it was dated 1923, one year after the establishment of Eastward Ho! Country Club (a different name at the time). Eastward Ho! Country Club is a special place that is among the best on the East Coast. I have played it many times and can say without question it is better to drive the ball in the right spot as opposed to hitting it as far as you can. It was noted that it is around 6300 , butmany times you are into a wind that can be very gusty making it difficult to figure out yardage, and the push up greens have many false fronts making it necessary to be accurate off the tee and with your irons.