Good move by the staff. If he had complained, I would have said: Mr. Palmer, you have to pay the same amount as everyone, but you will be extended the same courtesy and service as everyone, too. Meaning that we will not ask you to pose for a photo with the superintendent, you do not have to sign any autographs and we will not make it known that you played here. This is a public course for the Golfer next door.
Ulrich