John...
I didn't say I wanted open debate on the improvements. I want the leading experts to get together and decide how to move forward. It is clear that didn't happen.
Peter Dawson appears to have significant influence on this. He's admitted to being confused regarding the bunker placement on 2. And I can't find anything on his background that suggests he's a student of, or professional, golf course architect. (Someone correct me of I'm wrong).
Meanwhile, Tom Doak, your buddy Joe Passov, Brad Klein, and many others...including EIGCA, St. Andrews Golf Club, ASGCA had no knowledge of this. And, it appears very few R&A members were consulted.
Don't put words in my mouth, I didn't say or imply I want every Tom, Dick, and Harry to have their say. I clearly said...
(I) want a well thought out and transparent process led by the real historians, Old Course experts, and golf course architects all working together to get this entire thing absolutely correct.