Shivas,
Do not waver, do not be deterred, no vacillation!
"Singin' the Praises" was a brilliant thought, a flash of genius! One of these rare occasions when I know intuitively that the right choice has been made. As you so rightly point out the phrase itself did not drip off Michael Murphy's pen in the first instance. It is a phrase used often in my circles (mainly by me mind!) but nonetheless it is a well-worn, pithy expression and not obscure at all. It may be a "….too obscure a GITK reference…" but that is only to the uninitiated. Singin' the praises goes on all the time in this world ….. look I am singing your praises regarding your moment of truth here ….it is almost an "Ode or Accolade" by gum! I sing the praises of Golf Club Atlas at every opportunity, I sing the praises of gowf, and, admittedly, I shamelessly sing the praises of Golf in The Kingdom. This singing of praises is widespread.
It would be with unalloyed delight and joy that I would see this pearl of a phrase adorning the GCA menu bar so let us not have any backsliding. Surely my unbridled enthusiasm is worth a thousand votes!!
One last time …. in true gravity, (and may a visit to Chicago be in my stars),
Cheers Colin