It would seem to me no love for the course is required to produce these books... I just received The Old Course edition and it is FANTASTIC! And Rich has never professed any love of any form for The Old Course, has he?
But perhaps did working on this book deepen your appreciation, kind sir?
One way or the other, GREAT work. I thought the Dornoch book was cool - and it is - but this one raises the bar even higher. Can't wait for Carnoustie!
TH