Sam, the club does its best to remind folks that Ross designed the course. And to be sure, there are some Ross characteristics that hav endured. But from what I've heard, Tom Bendelow designed the original 9 holes in 1907. Then, in 1914, Ross came in and redesigned the original 9 holes and added a new 9 holes. He returned in 1920 to do another redesign.
I do enjoy the course. It lacks a great piece of property, which is fairly common in central Ohio. In my opinion, the best land for golf courses is to be found in NE Ohio. The course also needs a renovation. The club has contacted Keith Foster to work up a master renovation plan. From what I've heard, the plan will focus primarily on tree removal (desperately needed), bunker work, and irrigation improvements (also desperately needed). What and how much ultimately gets done will depend on the cost. I do think that with renovation/restoration work, it could be a great members' course. I'm looking forward to learning more details when the plan is sent to the membership this spring.
Scott, I do have an uncle who is Robert Hoover...the president of Delta House.