I would bet that, at CHC, Travis followed his usual practice of selecting and working closely with the builders of his course. In a Feb. 1924 letter to James C. Willson, then President of the Louisville Country club, accompanying "plans and specifications for remodeled holes",Travis closed the letter with the following: "To secure the best, and most economical results it is abvolutely essential to have the construction work done by a man thoroughly experienced in this line. It means the difference between success and failure. My sole interest in such a man is to be ensured that my plans will be carried out. Men of the highest attainments in this line are few and far between, but their technical knowledge and experience are such that the economies they are enabled to effect more than offset their expense---I can recommend such an expert in George Davies, 201 First Ave., Asbury Park, N.J.....".
Thus, I think that it is pretty certain that Harries not only had access to Travis's plans, but that the two of them may have talked about the course plans, and its construction. The CHC history book reports on a Feb. 6, 1923 organizational meeting at which it was noted that Travis "had been retained....to design the golf course." and that the Harries firm had already begun to "clear the land", in 1922, "well before Cherry Hill was incorporated". The history book continues, Harries "reviewed Walter Travis' plans and specifications and reported....He felt he could reduce this figure somewhat by eliminating the practice hole and some bunkers. His proposed changes were sent to Travis for approval but there is no record of any response from the designer."
Thinking about the sequence of events, I am wondering whom we should credit for those wonderful greens at CHC? Did Travis draw green contour maps, as he did for many of his projects. If so, I'm certain that Ian Andrew has seen them and would be able to judge whether they match the greens as constructed. Ian?