I like to see architectural discussions here on the forum, and I'd like to do what I can to foster such discussion. I'd also like see people discuss designs on the most equal footing possible. Often, people are afraid to express opinions because they've never been to a particular course. Some architects are favored to a point where their work is not analyzed objectively, and the same thing happens when architects are out of favor.
So, I'd like to take a shot at starting another contest.
Here are my thoughts:
1 - The hole can be any type, par 3,4 or 5. Any yardage, any school.
2 - Every effort will be taken to conceal the identity of the designer. All entries will be sent to me via email, and I will redraw them and post them so that each will appear in the same rendering style. Hopefully this will encourage entries from people who have ideas, but lack drawing skills.
3 - ALL are welcome, including (and perhaps especially) professional architects. Wouldn't it be interesting to have a truly unbiased discussion of some of the architects' ideas?
4 - Judges will be any and all of the members of this board. Each member will get one ballot, voting on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. No one can vote for their own design. (although they can discuss it all they want, as long as they do not identify themselves as the designer - identification equals disqualification).
5 - The contest will have no set duration for discussion. Each design would be posted in its own thread and discussed. This discussion will be carried on over a bit of time, so that each gets fair attention. Once all entries have been discussed, votes will be cast and counted and the winner announced.
6 - I will donate at least one prize for the winner, and ask that others consider donation of something as well
Any interest? Any further suggestions?
If we agree to do this and agree on the format, I'll write up the 'official' contest rules and post to start it.