Just left Kent for the first time and if I knew how good the golf (Deal and Sandwich) was I would have come sooner. Looking forward to returning.
If I were wealthier, I might go there every year. Three or four rounds at Deal plus a 36-hole day at RSG, all the while staying at the Number One is as good a week as I could ever hope to enjoy. All that plus London just a train ride away.
Most times I visit a new course, I know enough about it that it falls in the general area of my expectations, give or take.
I can happily say that my first visit to RSG on Friday exceeded my already sky high expectations, primarily because the green complexes and contouring were better than anyone had led me to believe. That and also the back nine was in no way a let down after the front nine. In fact, arguably it provides even better golf.
What a great course.... And what about those greens at Deal as well... A superb duo - I echo your sentiment, Brent...