[Garland Bayley]

"But, if I was in charge of the game and someone came to me with a long putter and asked if he could use it, I would say 'no'."

Jose M. O.

[Bob_Huntley]

I would fire the tour head and staff. Then change the mindset of tour. Reward winning and make average just getting by rather than rich. Send Rees long trip to Siberia. Then let architecture have more to do with Open courses. Reduce the staff by 75% at both places. The USGA and PGA are like the government now. It would be 9:30AM by now, so time to go play 36.

John,

We are thinking of you and know you will be playing in the not too distant future. The Club Championship Qualifying was held on both courses at your California club last week and 155 was the lowest score for two rounds. Played from the back tees and with the greens at tour speeds there were some ugly numbers from just about everyone. Tom L. had a ten on No.15 of the Dunes and Walt.S. had another ten on the Shore 12th.

Bob

[Gib_Papazian]

Interesting question:

#1. Deep rough (not heather and wispy grasses) is hereby eliminated; it accomplishes little aside from masking thoughtless architecture.

#2. Country Clubs will grant access to well-behaved high school teams. Kids and coaches will work pro bono for the Superintendent one day a month.

#3. Any mention Tiger Woods and his string of dalliances is strictly forbidden. Forever. Media coverage of his comings and goings will be limited to when Woods is actually in contention to win a tournament.

#4. Green speeds shall be limited to 11 on the Stimp in the name of sanity and budgets.

#5. "Black Tees" shall hereby remained closed to all players who cannot prove a handicap LOWER than three.

#6. No man or woman shall be permitted to serve on a Green Committee absent a thorough reading of at least five recognized books on Golf Architecture.

#7. Bob Huntley shall serve a dictator, czar and overseer of the game of golf. This post is without limitation and his decisions are not subject to review or appeal. Mucci shall serve as deputy.

#8. Hats shall henceforth be worn with the bill facing forward and not at all in the clubhouse.

#9. #12 at Garden City shall be restored. Immediately. Because I said so.

#10. County Down shall host the next British Open.

    

    

[RJ_Daley]

What a bunch of friggin royalists!   

[Joe Grasty]

I would change the out of bounds rule so OOB is played like a lateral hazard.

I would change the 14 club rule so that I player could carry as many clubs over 14 as he wanted, as long as he carries them himself (no cart, no caddy).

I would change the golf ball so that it has to float in water and not sink.

[Tom Walsh]

There's a force in the universe...just find your center...and let things happen...and fix the ball

[Simon Holt]

Penalty drop out of a totally flooded bunker always irritates me, so quash that, they should be GUR.

If we have to have rakes for bunkers then leave them in the middle of the thing so no shots can be kept out or knocked in by a rake. 

Rounds over 3 hours usually hack me off too but if people were courteous to let faster groups through straight away then take 7 hours if you want to.

To be honest, I quite like golf, so on the whole I am pretty happy with the way it is. 

[Mark Chaplin]

I'd chair the honorary membership committees at R&A, NGLA, Sunningdale, PV and Cypress Point.

[Chip Gaskins]

I'd secure all funding for David E's El Boqueron...Charlie G's course in MN...the one in a seam of sand in GA that Paul Cowley has wanted to build...Chip G's Outer Banks dunes course...my St. Albert's (selfishly) and any and all other GCAers' dream courses. That's what I'd do.

Eric, that land probably doesn't exist after the hurricane, which stinks!

[Eric Smith]

That's a shame. So I know you have a plan B then?!

[archie_struthers]

 

It's not real right!  So greed is good ........me and my best buddies are all given lifetime memberships at Pine Valley....Shinnecock....RCD....Portrush......Cypress.......NGLA.......and they can't kick us out for having too much fun!!!

[Craig Sweet]

Absolutely nothing....just let it be.

[Melvyn Morrow]

Craig

‘Let It Be’  no,  let’s get the roll back ball – a real “Get Back” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6G7MkBMVxEl

Now you are talking some sense, my little 'Colonial Rebel'

Melvyn  

[Pete Lavallee]

Starting at one minute past midnight I would…

R&A dismantled or if possible hung drawn and quartered

Melvyn,

I'm confused by this statement. Surely somone must be charged with keeping the highest traditions of the game; who better to perform this than the R&A? Although you may not be in lock step with all their decisions I can't help but think they have done some good over the years. For someone as passionate about the traditions of the game as you, I would wager that you could accomplish more from the inside than the outside. Have you ever been asked to join the R&A? I would think that someone of your pedigree would surely have been offered membership at some point in time. I'm sure you would look stunning in the matching blazer and tie.

[Melvyn Morrow]

Peter

Just what have the R&A done?

They dithered over the ball issues, they allowed distance and carts to contaminate the game, as serious a disease as The Black Death (IMHO) and see no need to roll back the ball or control technology.

The Grim Riper has not succeeded as well as the R&A over the last 150 years.  Alas all is not down to making any decision, by grasping the problem around the neck and getting results, but more akin to bungling and staggering from compromise to another.

The latest being that there is no problem as they are just too busy counting their money.

IMHO they have let down golfer from the very start, but then why should they care after all they are part of THE R&A. If only they had balls to match the size of their ambitions, we still might have a great game.

Would I become a Member, - no but other Members of my family have been, but no not I, as I would make sweeping changes. There is a great lacking in honest discussion, or actually getting down to the point – who runs Golf, the equipment manufacturers of course, not the Governing Body thanks to their own weakness over the years. 

Melvyn

[Morgan Clawson]

Make OB a lateral hazard...

[Dan Kelly]

First thing in the morning, I'd ban any and all alignment assistance -- including caddie, clubface and Cheater Line aids.

Then I'd abdicate -- and head for the nearest great private golf course, where, of course, former royalty are always welcome ... and treated like kings!

[Ken Moum]

I'd make the golf ball lighter, maybe 1.55 ounces or 1.57.

It would flatten the curve of clubhead speed and distance, make the ball slightly harder to control in the wind-especially at very high ball speeds and improve the carry distance for most women and seniors.

It would instantly remove some of the benefits of bomb and gouge by making the ball go even farther off line when mishit, but the effects would be slightly less noticeable at the low ball speeds seen among women and seniors.

It would also make the ball sit up slightly better, which would have little effect on Tour players, given the conditions they play under, but should help average players at average courses.

The potential downside is that it would sit up better in the rough, but I can't see it making much difference at the elite level. In fact, a ball that's supported on the grass might add some indecision to the shots for Tour players.

K

[Peter Pallotta]

First thing in the morning, I'd ban any and all alignment assistance -- including caddie, clubface and Cheater Line aids.

Then I'd abdicate -- and head for the nearest great private golf course, where, of course, former royalty are always welcome ... and treated like kings!

Perfect.

Spoken as one of the purple born!

[Tim Leahy]

Do away with all walking only golf courses.

[Pete Lavallee]

Would I become a Member, - no but other Members of my family have been, but no not I, as I would make sweeping changes. There is a great lacking in honest discussion, or actually getting down to the point – who runs Golf, the equipment manufacturers of course, not the Governing Body thanks to their own weakness over the years. 

Melvyn,

Well if you have refused membership to the R&A, please don't tell me you will join the eqipment manufacturers.

It seems to me that one either has to be part of the solution or they by definition are part of the problem. Why not be the voice of reason within the R&A? Let's face it, they are not going away and any change must come from within that organization. It would seem the obvious outlet for your considerable passion. Come on, join the fight; but do it from within where you can achieve tangible results!

[Bob_Huntley]

Having watched too much golf on television, I would love to detain the lout that shouts "Go in the hole" at every opportunity. After due process, I would suggest a mild lashing with a rhinocerous whip and thirty days on bread and water. 


Bob

[Dan Kelly]

Having watched too much golf on television, I would love to detain the lout that shouts "Go in the hole" at every opportunity. After due process, I would suggest a mild lashing with a rhinocerous whip and thirty days on bread and water. 


Bob

You nailed it, Bob!

With every lash, you could say: "What a pity. What a pity. What a pity...."

[John Kavanaugh]

Having watched too much golf on television, I would love to detain the lout that shouts "Go in the hole" at every opportunity. After due process, I would suggest a mild lashing with a rhinocerous whip and thirty days on bread and water. 


Bob

You nailed it, Bob!

With every lash, you could say: "What a pity. What a pity. What a pity...."

Why not just simply solve this problem and edit out the yells.  They quit showing streakers for the same reason.  It is simple technology given the seven second delay and increased spike of decibel level of the infraction.  A decent computer could eliminate a years worth of yells in one seven second delay.

[Dan Kelly]

Having watched too much golf on television, I would love to detain the lout that shouts "Go in the hole" at every opportunity. After due process, I would suggest a mild lashing with a rhinocerous whip and thirty days on bread and water. 


Bob

You nailed it, Bob!

With every lash, you could say: "What a pity. What a pity. What a pity...."

Why not just simply solve this problem and edit out the yells.  They quit showing streakers for the same reason.  It is simple technology given the seven second delay and increased spike of decibel level of the infraction.  A decent computer could eliminate a years worth of yells in one seven second delay.

They could replace it with the songs of birds not native to the area.

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