Paul,
I think that is great and an excellent example of what I am talking about.
Stan,
I assume you are talking about the golf club in Scotland? I am curious; has what Panmure has done, influenced in a positive way others to follow?
Joel,
I think they are doing what is best for their club and their membership and the net result should at the same time be good for the game of golf. They surely are aware of their influence.
Patrick,
No arguement here.
Sean,
Also good examples. I don't know much about Painswick or Notts but I know a little about Swinley Forest and couldn't agree more.
Ralph,
One of my favorite golf courses though I could not tell you how much has changed over the years or what they are doing about it. Maybe Tom will chime in.
Jim,
Hope you had fun in Phoenix. Good point about CPC. They don't have unlimited room to extend tees but they could put in some longer back tees if they wanted to. I suspect they have held back on the temptation recognizing that the course still holds plenty of challenge for their membership.
Glenn,
Interesting comment about Hazeltine. Regarding The Honors Course; Jack Lupton's club provides a great role model for amateur golfers. It was built to honor amateur golf and the people who play it. Holston Hills I have seen many photos of, but not yet been down to play it
I know it is a great design. Do you know how it has influenced other clubs in the area?