Forrest Richardson,
It's not trivializing, it's reality.
I've never seen any evidence of substantive continuity over the years.
Dictatorships seem to do a much better job of passing the torch, of maintaining a greater degree of continuity from one leader or set of leaders to the next, and to the next.
I have seen one green chairman embark upon a program only to have his successor undo everything that the prior chairman had done.
Personalities, ego, pride of authorship and other factors create a chaotic rather than a fluid approach to an organized and prioritized long range plan.
Why do you think that so many classic golf courses have been bastardized over the years, and why restorations are becoming so popular
Could it be because rotating Boards, Presidents and committee chairmen are responsible for these alterations.
And, while I'm on a rant, how many clubs have a limited term policy for chairmen and Presidents.
A green chairman with little or no experience is appointed as the caretaker and/or custodian of the golf course, and just when he's getting up to speed with education, experience and wisdom, he's out and a new guy starts the process all over again. How good is that for the golf course and super ??
I'll bet there are quite a few superintendents that are pulling out their hair and grinding their teeth while going through deja vu all over again, every two years, forever.
Do you think that individuals are appointed to green committees based on their agronomic, architectural, and playing qualifications
There is something to be said for stability and continuity, versus the revolving door democratic process at a club.
Long live Dictatorships at private golf/country clubs.