To drop an American TPC layout into the rolloing hills of the Scottish Highlands is a sin that should be punishable by more than just death!
Hyperbolize much?
Why is it a sin? Whoever hired him obviously knew what to expect and had a chance to approve the plan. I'm guessing they got exactly what they wanted.
Brian,
Have you played the Kings or Queens courses at Gleneagles? They are both World class and are true to their environments. Classic architecture via James Braid. Sorry you don't hand a black velvet Elvis next to Mona Lisa!
No, so far my only visits to Scotland have been focused on the links courses between Cruden Bay (furthest north I've been) and North Berwick. As you know, there's a lot to see between those two points.
For the record, I'm not real interested in visiting American style courses in Scotland, but I'm even less interested in telling others what they are/are not allowed to like. To invoke the great Ben Cowan (Michigan), I think you're stuck in a bit of group think (did you just get your new set of 3x5 cards?). Why not allow for different styles and designs, particularly when it is clear that there is demand for it? Through this exchange, it seems clear to me that you're the one with a myopic view of golf architecture.
PS. I think the Mona Lisa is ugly.