Glad I'm not the only one on this block! Give me affordable with flaws/character vs pristine and expensive.

I appreciated the tie in to how Murfield's routing influenced other course routings.

Another way golf courses connect with music :)

My appreciation and interest in Australian golf course architecture has grown since you guys have been covering it recently. I loved the recap of course projects that have finished up and the ones that are slated for the remaining of the year. That was a really succinct way of putting all that info. I'm interested to see the David McClay Kidd course in WA when it's finished. What Mike DeVries has done and is doing in Michigan is amazing. I feel like he should get more attention. I'm on the Donald Ross side of blind shots when he stated "There is no reason why a golfer should be penalized for playing a good shot just because he cannot see where he is going". Not the biggest fan, unless they are thoughtfully done and barely used.

TPC Sawgrass also got ridiculed pretty hard when it made it's debut. I'm not saying that just because a course gets negative reviews on its debut that it will become a great course, and I think your points are valid, but when I think of the architect who designed this I have to imagine there is room for this course to become really good for majors. I don't see that path at the moment, but kinda trust that it may develop more.

Same. I consume everything he publicly writes and says, and he made it sound like it could be the best course he's ever done.Maybe they'll be a FEGC outing in 2026, fingers crossed!

Work will definitely be happening. We’ll see if it’s in a position where we’d be able to take a peek or if it’s too early!

Pilgrim's Run is one of my very favorite courses. You feel like you're secluded in the woods. Lots of variety in the holes. It seems to go under the radar when you hear people mention great courses in Michigan, but it was terrific and shouldn't be missed

I am horrified that Pine Needles is remodeling the Midpines Inn. This place has the aroma of history and you feel like a titan of industry from the world war II era when you stay there. There are plenty/too many "nice" comfy resort type hotels in the area. This place has class and character! Sure the pipes creek and asbestos floats through the air, who cares . . . We need less good amenities and more places that are interesting/unique. Bah humbug!

I wonder if construction will be underway when we visit this October for the FE event? I was fortunate enough to go to the Hoot in '23 not long after OB opened up. The pro shop was a trailer and there was no range. Was kicking myself for not getting back last year, but can't wait to see it again. WHAT A PLACE! I love how it's walking only and I hope they keep it that way. Anyone else on here who is signed up and hasn't seen Old Barnwell yet, get ready. Also, it's one of the coolest logos around, so save some $ for swag in the pro shop.