Its more complex than just walking in an buying it. It simply can't be there for one day and then not another with pool play. Is it available every day? What times on those days? When does the water sprinklers turn on? What is the range's policy on closing in inclement weather? Who picks up all the golf balls that are now out there because people were hitting? When does that happen?
I'll be very clear, I am not in Utah. The fact that he turned down the offer was not heard from a staffer or PDGA employee, but someone in the know. I wouldn't say something for shock value.
But I know that these are the conversations about the issues and what would need to happen because I've been in those rooms. You can't make snap decisions and focus on the immediate positive result. That's what Brodie did. You have to think big picture.
The only thing worse than not having the facility available would be having available for half of the field and not the other half.
I don't like how he handled the situation, but I do respect that he took action. However, the actions he took after it happened were, in my opinion, a calculated PR stunt. The whiskey ad to me shows that.
Rude? Sure. Abrasive? Sure. Cocky? yup. I've heard all those things. And there is truth in them.
But no one who actually knows me or has dealt with me has every questioned my integrity or honesty.
