Well, we know the club struggled initially, so maybe the light bulb went on in Jones' mind first. I don't know, but we all know gca is marketing, and Mac would never say "it cost too much money." He would use the Pete Dye mantra of never admitting you are wrong, and its just the way you wanted it, which often leads to a more pleasing cover story.
That's my story and I am sticking to it!