Imagine building 26 golf courses at the height of the golf development bubble, with nine figures in public pension money — in an effort that now loses money year after year. Welcome to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
In theory, 12-hole designs should be cheaper to play, build, and maintain. But in the staid industry of golf course development, there’s been no rush to test the theory. The minds behind Sweetens Cove are ready to change that.
I take lessons. I read hornbooks. I think I’m better than I was 10 years ago — a better lawyer, a better golfer, a better man. But I’m not certain. And the numbers don’t look good.
Playing Titleist Pro V1 balls is a little like taking a multivitamin: I know I probably should be doing it, but sometimes I forget, and honestly I’m not sure I’d notice a difference anyway.