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I thought they were going to add "fun" and switch things up this year, but I guess not?
Quote from: Adam Guren on May 03, 2021, 02:03:22 PMI thought they were going to add "fun" and switch things up this year, but I guess not?Well, they still have Sebonack rated as my second-best course in the U.S.A., so, I guess not.
Quote from: Tom_Doak on May 03, 2021, 03:06:21 PMQuote from: Adam Guren on May 03, 2021, 02:03:22 PMI thought they were going to add "fun" and switch things up this year, but I guess not?Well, they still have Sebonack rated as my second-best course in the U.S.A., so, I guess not.Probably for another thread and another time, if any/ever, but I think 'fun' is a byproduct of excellent design rather than its primary goal. Like 'happiness', aim & strive for it ('fun') above all else and you'll never find-achieve it -- only a pale and tepid imitation.
When Butler National is ranked 15 spots ahead of Inverness (or any other course after it for that matter), the list loses all credibility.
And I thought that people on gca.com did not care about rankings, yet multiple posts within a couple of hours. Oh well.Ira
Quote from: Ira Fishman on May 03, 2021, 05:09:21 PMAnd I thought that people on gca.com did not care about rankings, yet multiple posts within a couple of hours. Oh well.IraAny post (and I mean any post) about rankings will ALWAYS get plenty of attention because we all have opinions. Some have more of a basis for these opinions, but few resist the urge to share.
Quote from: Ira Fishman on May 03, 2021, 05:09:21 PMAnd I thought that people on gca.com did not care about rankings, yet multiple posts within a couple of hours. Oh well.IraNot only do people on GCA care about rankings but there are usually pages of posts every time a new list is released. Industry people cite them when they are favorable to a project they are involved with and take shots at them when they aren’t. Members of the subject courses are no different and will grouse when their course falls off or down the list and applaud when their course moves onto or up the list. That’s the way of the world and Tom Fazio must be having a good day.
While my preferences are more in line with the other magazines it's nice to have some variety out there. GD has its own unique brand that favors championship golf courses. I like it.