This is the title of an article in the new issue of GolfWorld magazine. Following are some very interesting quotes from new USGA president Jim Hyler from the article:
"When it comes to the issue that is perhaps of greatest concern to golf's future-namely water-we must re-set the way that we look at golf courses"
"I believe our definition of playability should include concepts of firm, fast and, yes, even brown, allowing the running game to flourish"
"We need to understand how brown can become the new green"
"Many of the standards by which we construct and maintain our courses have become, quite simply, unsustainable"
"Our maintenance expectations must be realistic, promoting a more relaxed approach that allows us to reduce our consumption of clean water."
"With the recent economic downturn, our focus on these critical issues has sharpened"
"We need to seek a long-term strategy that confronts some of the deeper issues plaguing the game."
He said the USGA "can and will develop and encourage best practices" and present them to courses to consider.
Discuss.....