Terry,
I have spent a lot of time with him at various places over the years, in offices, on golf courses, and on the phone, and have written my share of very critical things (Ferry Point, Trump International-Scotland). Today he was at his best, and nobody can doubt his love of the game and that he takes golf seriously, even if you completely disagree with his aesthetics (which I often do). When you see people in different circumstances you appreciate that they have more complex characters than portrayed in the media. Trump complicates things because he is so good at portraying himself that way in the media. but even he has more depth than that. Or at least can convey more depth than that. If you read that piece carefully I don't pretend for a second to try to distinguish between what's real and what's an act. I doubt even he knows.