Ian,
That's the type of combination that would bring forth the words:
"RUN FOREST, RUN"
It is a dangerous combination.
The answer as to how to deal with it lies in the composition of the committee.
Are they knowledgeable, passionate about their course and golf, or just sheep walking the wire ?
If it's the former, you've got a chance to appeal to common sense.
If it's the latter, you've got to go higher up, to the Board and/or President.
If that doesn't work,
"RUN FOREST, RUN !"