My take for what it is worth. There are anywhere from 3 -7 courses that are separated from the rest. Thereafter, there are, depending upon one's taste, 15 -30 that are all wonderful golf courses but where there are small differentials not worth arguing about. The depth of good golf courses in my hometown is significant. However the quality and number of those at the very top is smaller than some other areas, due in large measure, I suspect, to a combination of topography (or lack thereof) and soil. Therefore, I try to analyze and enjoy each course for what it presents. Spending time arguing the relative merits of most of them, given their relatively equal stature, is not worth the time. Trying to understand why I like certain features and how the architect found/created/used them is far more interesting, at least for me.