Thank you, Ran.
I could write a few very long chapters about the various benefits I've derived, even from my quiet participation on this site since probably 2003. I'll save the bandwidth and offer my sincere and genuine appreciation for all the work that goes into the site and the mostly thoughtful dialogue that this venue has inspired.
I discovered golfclubatlas in the heyday of Tom Paul, Patrick Mucci, Tommy Nacaratto, Tom MacWood, Matt Ward, and Carlyle Rood's "Aerials Of The Day". Those were interesting times - and as golf, technology, the economy, and other influences have changed, the discussions have mostly evolved and remained interesting. It's hard not to get a little stale when discussing a finite subject such as golf course design over a twenty year period, but maybe it's better to risk being a little stale than having an off-topic riot of crazy topics that diminishes the whole thing.
I've met a few very fine people in person, corresponded with many more, and regrettably never met several that are now no longer with us (thinking specifically about Bob Huntley, Tiger Bernhardt, Bill McBride, George Bahto, and others). Congratulations, Ran and others... Here's to another 20 years of (mostly) thoughtful dialogue, and (most importantly) good health.
With Compliments,
Steve Lovett