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Weiskopf speaks on TPC Scottsdale changes
Steve_ Shaffer:
Just a few comments about TPC courses in general. I understand that Deane Beman was the moving force behind the concept. One of the features was that Tour events could be played on them(the Stadium concept) without having to pay user fees to private clubs or public courses. TPC Scottsdale was built on city land if I remember correctly. No consideration was given to land that would cost a significant amount such as land closer to mountain areas. Scottsdale wanted its name out there for tourism. Even though the event was The Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale was prominently mentioned on tv and in print. Scottsdale also had enough land at the site to have The Desert Course built for local residents to play at more reasonable rates. It's a fun, walkable course also designed by Weiskopf/Moorish. Other than Sawgrass(which has been modified so many times since its opening to its current high regard,)I can't think of another TPC course that is architecturally well regarded.
Steve
Paul Richards:
Matt:
>Personally, I really think great golf courses are fun ones
Amen to that!
However, a golf course can be a lot of fun and not be architecturally great. That was just my point.
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