If someone doesn't want to know what I think -- don't ask me.
If they do want to know -- really know -- then be prepared to hear what I offer.
Matt,
Spoken like a true NY/NJ guy. Trouble is, in the rest of the real world, and maybe even there, most people will simply ask what you think, but don't really want to know. Just like they don't want to know how you are when they ask "How are you?" They really want a nice cheery answer, and not a rundown of your complete medical history.
Intellectual honesty as far as golf course critiques are really over rated, as compared to basic good manners, IMHO. You might hurt feelings, but your opinion is never going to change the golf course, so what is the point really?