So just a few things in response. 1) it is expensive, however it could very easily be private and then we couldn’t play it at all. 2) you may think the greens are tricked up, many, including myself, may appreciate those MacKenzie greens that Urbina has actually softened. 3) the course was MacKenzies best, maybe he said it about others too, but he said it about Pasa. Without Pasa there is no Augusta National and maybe there is no Masters. We have to appreciate and celebrate Marion Hollins impact on golf in America. 4) yes there are houses, but they are interesting houses far from a modern suburb of devoid boxes. 5) there might be more influential courses in American golf, but it’s marginal. It’s a true treasure and the fact we can play it should be celebrated.

Peter, I had the chance to play Pasa recently following the renovation. It’s a beautiful and compelling golf course in many ways, with a lot to admire. The bunkering is as masterful and visually striking as you'd expect, and the par 3s are some of the best I’ve ever played. That said, I don’t think it quite earns three eggs and here’s why: -- The setting: The presence of nearby homes is distracting and takes away from the natural beauty of the property. -- The greens: While most were well executed by Jim, a few cross the line into feeling overdone and gimmicky. -- The price: It’s hard to ignore how exorbitant the green fee is, even for a course of this caliber. Just my two cents.

Maybe I'm looking at it wrong, but Aberg seems to get way too much credit given his numbers this year based on one stellar performance at the Masters in 2024. You bring him in and you would need to bring in Keegan, Spieth, and others IMO. The talent is obvious, but the stats don't seem to support the outsized reputation.

"PJ and I will also be joined by Golf Twitter's long-lost son and FEGC member Will Bardwell." Sold.

If PJ is taking "Best Player Without a Major" away from No Hat Pat, which seems reasonable, then who owns it now. For me I think it has to be Fleetwood. He's playing lights out and maybe he's stepping into Monty's shoes as a guy who can win, just not in the US, and who can compete in majors, just not win them.

Mr. Bardwell, what have you been doing with all of your extra time this summer instead of watching the Braves dumpster fire?

Does PJ still have nightmares of Chipper Jones raking in Shea Stadium? (Asking for a deflated Braves fan)

If Pasa doesn't get 3 eggs we riot!!!

Excited for the Pasatiempo course profile. My LA based golf league has 3 rounds planned there for our end of the year tournament.

A good observation, Ben! Bluejack National emphasizes playability as well. I think one of Tiger's strengths as a designer is that, in spite of his unbelievable talent and skill as a player, he seems to empathize strongly with average and beginning golfers. This might be partly because he grew up playing at municipal and public courses with his dad's pals rather than being injected directly into some country club bubble or youth development program. That said, I'd like to see a bit more edge and quirk from Tiger's architectural work. His courses look playable but not, at least to my eye, particularly interesting or original.