Tom MacWood:
We won't turn this thread into another point by point analysis of Sand Ridge, but you mentioned the "Redan" name for #11, so in fairness to Tom Fazio, let me point out that he was not responsible for naming any of the holes at the club. Join me sometime and I'll introduce you to the person who did.
Jim Lewis:
I'm in agreement with much of your last thread. I do believe Tom Fazio feels that with the money and technology available today, he can produce better products than what were produced during the Classic era.
Unlike Tommy Naccarato, I do own Fazio's book (actually two copies - the basic copy and the private Sand Ridge version) and feel I can say your interpretation is essentially correct.
Whether money and technology REALLY help modern architects produce great products is a whole different question, of course
Mike Cirba:
I share your belief that any person going into the field of golf architecture should begin by studying efforts by the classic era guys. Like you, part of what I respect about Tom Doak is that he took being a "student" so seriously.