Many thanks for the post and the effort(s) being made. This is a significant step forward.
I don't think pointing fingers at this stage has any real value. Much more important is to A) recognize the problem (probably many more than one problem), B) define what needs to be done to get things going in the right direction and subsequently in an ongoing manner; and C) get the channels of communication and the mechanisms in place to do things right on an ongoing basis. Fixing is important. But even more important than fixing is to get the proper MAINTENANCE in place so that fixing is no longer needed, at least not to the point where so many courses need so much.
One thing that might be useful (I haven't seen or heard any mention of this so far) is to form a volunteer group of interested golfers; people who play the execs regularly, to meet with the powers-that-be on a regular (monthly?) basis and provide input regarding the various courses, what isn't being done, what could be done, etc. etc. It is a given that the head honcho is going to have several layers between him or her, and the people who do the maintenance on the courses. Such input could be a valuable addition to keeping the courses at their best.
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