Tom,
Knowing you and Jack and your design styles, I can't imagine you working side by side on the Sebonack site without him deferring to you more often than not -- and that's not necessarily a knock on Jacl (although I like your natural style much better). It has more to do about with the links-type nature of the site and the courses nearby.
Has he ever built a rugged, unkempt course? He loves the manicured look and detailed greensites. He once told me that basically, he has about 30 or so holes in his head that he uses based on the circumstances. His style is calculated and championship golf has a major impact on the courses he designs.
He has built some great tournament-style courses, but can he let his hair down, allow the creative juices to flow
and truly let the natural features of the site be? And can he let the nuances of the natural site be the real star?
How are Pacific Dunes, Sand Hills and Friars Head both alike and different?
Every now and then I still recall the 3 or 4 days at Sand Hills with you Ben and Bill before it opened -- a lot of interesting conversations and a great time and opportunity for me. All the best.