Of the 150 plus GolfClubAtlas.com Feature Interviews since June, 1999, we have done ones a couple or three times with inside golf luminaries including Tom Doak and Dan Wexler. We have never done four with one person - until now. Our first one with Brad Klein was July 1999 and this September 2013 one marks the fourth time we have checked back in with the good Doctor.
The reason? Unlike architects who run hot and cold with work (or at least work that is of interest), Brad always has things on the go. Plus he can write/type and convey thoughts in a meaningful manner and avoided using clichés unlike, alas, some of the promo material that architects circulate. Plus with Brad, you never know for sure what he is going to say which has the crucial effect of making one want to read what he writes.
From modern architecture to restoration of classic gems to the business side of golf, Brad's interest and field of expertise are far reaching which allows him to bounce from topic to topic with ease. This Feature Interview reflects that. One of my favorite expressions is 'a dog's breakfast' (i.e. stuff is splattered everywhere). That's true with this Feature Interview where lots of ground is covered. The focal point is his just released book Wide Open Fairways which is the rare sort of golf book that you actually enjoy reading cover to cover. In addition, Brad shares his take on a slew of other topics including modern courses Sebonack and Trump International, classic courses Mountain Lake and Northland (which I just added to the GolfClubAtlas.com Next Fifty list based on Brad's endorsement), restoration work at Paramount and consulting work in general. Plus, it is always great to check in with a writer on the state of writing, which we do here as well.
My guess is that in another 10 years we'll be up to ten Feature Interviews with Brad. At least, I hope so! See if you don't agree.
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