Thanks, Fred. I look forward to reading the PM.
You are correct in that my tone was strong. It seemed odd to me that the first adjective a native would use is "shocked," as opposed to "thrilled," "overjoyed" or "ecstatic." As a result of my astonishment, I jumped quite a bit of decorum in complaining, so I apologize for that.
I am certain that there will be enough twilight rates, fall and spring rates, and other specials to make the course accessible to the locals. As with any new course, the management has to take advantage of the buzz factor and overcharge at the beginning. I never have a problem paying $55 or $60 for a first round of golf at a course. Unlike many, I understand that it won't be grown in and settled at the five-year level from opening day, so i focus on the routing. Perhaps new courses could do a better job of educating the public with a "you'll like us now, you'll love us as we mature" and offer folks a $10 or $15 off coupon for the next playing.
Foxfire is a course I've never seen...I'll make an effort to get to it and Radisson Greens the next time I am in the area.