But Inverness was scored on by the seniors in the last senior Open there and was frankly scored on pretty well 20 years ago during the last big boy major it hosted. Hard to see it getting another major. Crooked Stick was similarly beat up by the pros last year during the BMW. The consensus then was that even the BMW might not be likely to return. They've had senior events there in the past, too. Ditto Cherry Hills which is a great venure for women's or senior opens--I suppose if it really steps up and holds its own in next year's BMW it might get considered, but it is just likely too short given the altitude.
The 2011 Senior Open at Inverness had 3-4 inches of rain the week before, look at 2003 scores -7 won. Look at 86 and 93 PGA, and 79' Open scoring they didn't tear it up. Also the Senior Open is in July and scoring tends to be lower as David Fay has said in regards to Westchester moving from Aug to June and the scores were drastically lower in Aug. Look at Congressional Open Rory won and AT&T scoring is different.
Wouldn't a course identifying the most well rounded and cream of the crop player be more deserving than one that doesn't identify the best player? Look at the Winners at Inverness Ted Ray, Hal Irwin, Lietzke, Azinger, and Tway! Pretty good lineup and Norman owned a stake of the 86 and 93 PGA. I wonder if there isn't enough 5 star hotels in Toledo to support the regular open. ---that is just a hunch, don't burn me at the stake.