You're all morons !
Now we're supposed to judge the merits of a course by the way it looks on TV ?
The way it looks and lays out from 2,000 feet, as viewed from a blimp ?
While only two (2) holes don't run north/south, there are some very good individual golf holes.
While my particular preference is for the West course, the South course is not without it's merits.
I think the 2nd, 3rd and 4th holes are terrific for the average/good golfer.
I love # 8.
I also like # 16 and # 18.
I think the course suffers in that there is a repetitive theme, subtle or blatant.
Holes like 1, 6, 9, 10, to a lesser degree # 11, 13, 14 and 17 have a similar look and feel despite having different topography.
There is uphill and downhill movement in the fairways, but, it's hard to detect when watching TV.
While the West suffers from some difficult green to tee walks, I love that golf course, and it's the one I would play more often than the South or the North.
A lot of golfers that I know prefer the North.
While I enjoy playing it, there's something about the West that I prefer.
To a degree, Firestone South reminded me of Quaker Ridge and Ridgewood before the tree clearing programs.
Those trees, while majestic, give one the impression of narrow corridors or bowling alley golf as someone suggested.
The first time I played Firestone South, the back tees were mowed almost as tight as the greens and they had cups in them such that the pros could practice putting while they waited during the practice rounds and tournament.
There are some good holes at Firestone South, but with 16 holes playing in a north/south direction, I can see why some aren't fans of the course.