public courses: US v. UK
So Harding Park, a public course in San Fran, is holding its own, contrary to the predictions of local yokel Power Fade that at least 20-under would win the World Golf Championship. People are making such a big deal that Harding Park is a public course, hosting a world class tournament. Well, here's a news flash: all of the British Open courses are open to the public. For a country that started out as anti-royalty/privileges, it's a shame that the U.S. doesn't host more of the major tournaments at public courses.
1 Comments:
first off, as they discussed during the tournament, the reason that they are making a big deal out of Harding is that it is a "Muni course." Pebble is public, and you can play at most venues throughout the PGA schedule. But being a "muni," which means that it is owned by the local governement, means that it is essentially owned by the community.
Oh, and by the way, British Open courses are not all public. If you have been to play in the United Kingdom, you would understand that it is about as easy to get on Augusta as Muirfield. I list all the other private courses in the rotation, as well as the private courses on the European Tour, but it is far too lengthy.
Post a Comment
<< Home