First full day (after the hurricane visit) of the USDGC Crew in setting up the Winthrop course. With another volunteer, my group did almost a mile of bottom string (the official OB) on holes 10, 13. 14, and 16; another group did another mile on holes 3, 7, 9, 11, and 12. The Crew should finish the rest of the bottom string tomorrow with the exception of the lake string on holes 5 and 6 where the water level should further recede by weeks end. Top rope and other visuals probably done by Friday. Then there's spreading of several mountains of mulch, replenishing the sand on the beach hole (hole 6), the hay bales (hole 17), and many other never ending tasks. Then there's the banners, flags, and other decorations. Bottom line: DO NOT TRY to do this with 2-4 people!
Yes there are, as always, some significant changes (but I've been sworn to secrecy until the digital caddy book has been posted) but relatively easy holes from last year now have some real gonads added.
For any USDGC players practicing the course or for others just trying to play this ridiculous layout, PLEASE do not expect the volunteers to move for you to play through--not going to happen.