There was a recent renovation to Tavistock in South Jersey. I had played there often in the 70s and early 80s and caddied there. I never thought that much of it, and the changes are great. The greens have much more movement to them. Thousands of trees were removed, even a house was removed from the 15th hole to open it up more! It made the course better, more difficult, more open, it has better drainage, and improved the course dramatically. Any member who waxes about the good old days before the changes should be shot. I play out of Moorestown Field Club, a nine holes course not too far from Tavistock and Kelly Blake Moran has been working a long term renovation of our place. Any former member who comes back loves just about every change. One thing I notice about a good renovation is how quickly you forget what used to be. If people keep talking about the old venue, you might not have done a good job. If they forget the old and embrace the new, you did it right.