Brian-
1. I don't mean for it to seem as a personal attack. It was an unfounded statement or two of yours that started as a jumping-off point in my diatribe that we need to be careful in what we disseminate on this site. Because I think it's a travesty when misinformation is spread.
2. I don't think I would be doing my job to the best of my ability if I didn't know who was playing the golf course on any given day. Ask any superintendent or assistant who visits this site. There is a certain bit of politics that come with this job, even if it is as little as knowing what members are here, where they are from, who they are with, etc. It's important I can put a name to a face and vice versa, that they can recognize managers in all facets of their club so they can direct their questions and comments towards the right people. I could take you up to Ben's porch right now and within a few minutes tell you what group is on 12 tee and what group is on 3 green.
As for your part about publishing information about guests of this club on this site, I'm fairly positive Mr. Youngscap wouldn't mind if I was clearing up a few statements from a sponsored guest. But feel free to take your concern up with the powers that be.
3. Once again, please don't take this as an "attack". I apologize for any offense. I do find it interesting that you didn't address my main point, you didn't walk the golf course, until a re-edit of your reply. It was hot, yes, as it has been all summer long, but plenty of people, some much older than you, walk the place daily.
The rest of it (how SH is softer, a tougher walk, with fewer fun holes), however, is of your opinion and I can't really address that. I will say that typically when I hear a course is "more fun" than another, it typically means it's not as good. But again, that is my opinion and since it's just an opinion, it can't be refuted by anyone else.
I apologize for the sour introduction in my tenure on this site. I promise to not be the protector of Sand Hills because it certainly doesn't need me to protect it. I'll play nice, promise.