Gentleman- I said "self-serving", I didn't criticise him for it. I just stated that, as one who is looking for an objective voice in this debate, I questioned the comment, based on perceptions. That is all.
As I stated before, I really am trying to find the credible. Saving the older venues so they can hold pro tourneys, isn't enough for me. Maybe because I grew up golfing only public venues, or maybe it's my version of comeupance for a segment of the population who hasn't held the ideal this game represents. Ideals violated, when a Gary McCord gets thrown off the grounds, for making a comment. To me, that one little infraction of "freedom of speech", if analysed and compared, is of greater import, than how far the ball goes or how low the score is. It's no wonder Tirrico and Strange don't say shit about the alterations at the Riv. It's the middle of Feb. and these guys play in SoCal every year. They want to be allowed back.
Since I will never swing over 110 mph, I still believe a ball is a ball and a stick is a stick.