This article about possible re-development of Birkdale Golf Club (that includes saving the course) was in today’s Charlotte Agenda e-newsletter: Birkdale

I don’t think the new ownership understands what brings golfers to a course. Great service, conditions, a fair price and a good layout are what brings repeat business. You can have all of the hotels, shops, restaurants, and whatever else you want, but if the course isn’t good, then people won’t play it.