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John Blain

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Good interview with Tom Doak
« on: December 23, 2010, 06:48:31 PM »
I came across an interesting interview with Tom Doak. Apologies if this has already been posted. Anyway, enjoy.

http://www.golfersguide.com/golf/on-the-tee/architect-s-corner-tom-doak.html

-John
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Kris Shreiner

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2010, 07:56:36 PM »
Thanks JP! Good article and some very accurate responses from Mr. Doak, especially the industry comments.
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Adam Russell

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2010, 09:20:00 PM »
It was a really good article. Tom is so spot-on about question #12. There is a lost generation for my age group (18-30) in all jobs, but personally that question hits home. I think there are many like me who had to find other work as it's not possible to chase the dream of building golf courses now.
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David_Tepper

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2010, 09:29:02 PM »
JPBlain -

Thanks for the link. The interview is well worth reading.

DT
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Doug Wright

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2010, 02:00:04 PM »
Very good interview. I particularly like this comment:  "We hope to build 18 holes that give people lots of chances to hit a shot they will remember, instead of just going along making birdies and bogeys and adding up their score.  I don't really care what you shoot, as long as you have fun doing it.." For me fun is the essence of golf.

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Garland Bayley

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2010, 11:24:19 PM »
Did everyone notice that he complained that not enough people come to Traverse City to visit him and play Crystal Downs?
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JC Jones

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2010, 12:03:17 AM »
Quote from: Jolly Old St. Nicklaus on December 24, 2010, 11:24:19 PM
Did everyone notice that he complained that not enough people come to Traverse City to visit him and play Crystal Downs?


I saw it.  It was buried in the answer to question  #9.
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I get it, you are mad at the world because you are an adult caddie and few people take you seriously.

Excellent spellers usually lack any vision or common sense.

I know plenty of courses that are in the red, and they are killing it.

Garland Bayley

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2010, 12:07:04 AM »
Well, I plan on visiting him tonight and rewarding him for being a good boy and helping out the kids in Detroit.

After tonight, I will head to Brazil for some much needed R&R.

She wore an its....................
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Adam Clayman

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2010, 12:38:27 PM »
His idea for using derelict courses for juniors and beginners is a good one, just difficult to see how that could happen, in reality. Too bad Tom didn't put in a reference to building shorter courses. Otherwise, great questions and answers. Well done!
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Tom_Doak

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2010, 02:18:41 PM »
Quote from: Adam Clayman on December 25, 2010, 12:38:27 PM
His idea for using derelict courses for juniors and beginners is a good one, just difficult to see how that could happen, in reality. Too bad Tom didn't put in a reference to building shorter courses. Otherwise, great questions and answers. Well done!

Adam:

Where there's a will, there's a way.  Lots of these derelict courses are being maintained a bit by the banks or their owners ... enough that they are playable.  So all it would take is a handful of volunteers or part-time staff to keep the doors open and collect a few bucks from the parents to break even.

The problem is, there is not much willpower to promote junior golf anymore.
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Steve Lang

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Re: Good interview with Tom Doak
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2010, 03:52:24 PM »
 8) Is a Second Tee Program needed?  to develop the future supts and affordable golf mgrs via sustaining the neglected golf venues?
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