Malcolm,
In additon to not being able to move my two-pronged metal ball mark repair tool once I imbedded it into the turf, I did comment on the sound of the golf ball when I dropped it on the putting surface, over and over again.
I think the golfer leaving the F&F environment adjusts quicker because he expects softer conditions.
I was expecting F&F, but, I was surprised at how much more F&F the putting surfaces were.
AClayman,
Years ago I commented on how the golfer liked the distances the solid balls were going, but, how they complained about not being able to hold the green on their approaches and recoveries, especially from the rough.
Unfortunately in America, member complaints are often acted upon without a thorough analysis of the perceived problem.
I can recall sitting through Board meeting after Board meeting when certain members complained about course conditions and changing them because, according to their golfing experiences, something was wrong with the golf course.
RARELY, were they challenged by the Green Chairman and/or President, with the retort, "perhaps the course is fine and the problem lies with your golf game".. Instead, the Green Chairman/committee and unfortunately the superintendent were forced to jump through hoops to satisfy a squeaky wheel who held a vote, or a charade was implemented so as to appear to cater to his whims.
Both situations were distasteful to me.
I prefered the blunt, truthful answer, but, few had the desire to stand their ground.