This should gets things rolling!!!
The club's secretary has given me permission to share the member's video presentation of the proposed changes to the three courses. I assured him that this group would be respectful in their comments (
) and that we might glean some worthwhile insights from your analysis. (Fingers crossed!)
In any case... here is the link:
https://vimeo.com/750433259/1269f7e691By the way... NOTHING has been decided and there will be a LOT of discussion amongst the members before anything is etched in stone.
I personally like most of the ideas, especially the change to #15 on G3 which I consider the worst hole on the property. The combining of #1 & #2 on G1 is controversial, but not a deal breaker for me. I like a par 5 opener and this would make the trek up the hill much more interesting as #1 on G1 is an easy hole and will never be used in any kind of meaningful competition. #2 on G1 is a tough hole for most players, but the greensite has real issues with drainage and light. Moving the green to a better location farther back on the current hole would just make it too difficult for nearly everyone, so changing to a par 5 seems an all around good compromise to me. I also like the new potential location for the 18th green on G1 that this change would allow. The hollows near this new greensite mentioned in the video are fantastic and would make for a truly memorable finish to the round.
Dropping #17 from G1 is not a surprise. While I do like the view from the tee, it is really not a good hole and plays extremely difficult for the weaker golfer who cannot carry the cross bunkers.
I look forward to your comments!