I gave a lot of thought to this, enough that I'm sort of disapponted that it can't take place. There are so many other combinations that would be just as intriguing.
Henry Longhurst
Bernard Darwin
Bob Jones
Donald Ross
Ben Hogan
Longhurst and Darwin--because of their breadth of experience and ability to articulate it. They recognized great golf but could sympathize with the less accomplished and the trials that assail all levels of players. And Darwin, at least, had a great eye for architecture.
Bob Jones--intelligence, gracious, articulate and accomplished. Well rounded as were Longhurst and Darwin.
Ross-a great architect but not one with an overpowering or potentially obnoxious presence that would drive my fifth guest into his inpenetrable carapace.
Hogan--one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of golf and the possessor of a formidable analytic intelligence which he directed almost exclusively to the game and the techniques of striking a golf ball. As he was more apt to state his opinions baldly without giving their basis.
I think, in this company, Hogan might loosen up provide something other than the facade he turned to all but a select few.
I would be content to keep the wine or spirits flowing and just listen. Although I might not be above installing hidden video cameras or tape recorders.