I just saw a Golf Channel interview with Ernie talking about his team's GC design effort at Albany Bahamas tour off season event this week. He says his group has done 13 courses around the world to date. Has anyone played or examined any of Els team designs?
In regards to this weeks Albany course, Els gave credit to his architect partner who he lured from Nicklaus designs, Greg Litch (sp?) Additionally, he stated they drew inspiration from some of the great courses of the world Ernie has played. He specifically mentioned Royal Melbourne. From first impression, while apparently not turf mature yet, I'm getting the vibe of Greg Norman courses I have watched only on TV. Throw away the marketing quip alluding to RM, and just looking at another new and modern venue, the course appears like a nice resort course in a sunny destination. Not a bad thing.