Kalen: Don't forget, Rich thinks The Old Course is heavily overrated, too. Good company to be in though 😉
You mean that I am not the only one? I suppose I should work on being more sentimental and nostalgic.
Rich- don't give up my spot in the tent out back. I am in for all the camaraderie and stuff. Getting there will require some doing.
As to Bandon, been there thrice and each time I swear I will never go back. Not only is it $$$$, but the food, service, lodging, logistics, etc. are substandard for the price, albeit for good reasons. And the weather! The golf courses and scenery are compelling- the reasons I long to return- but the aforementioned as well as the slow play and hordes of retail golfers make the equally difficult journey to the UK more attractive.