"From the caddie shack to the lockerroom there was a central theme to the casual conversations: the changes."

Colin Byrne on one of his fellow loopers also suggesting the concept of a "listing" to discourage future Wenthworthing of classic courses:

Thus the very astute suggestion by my colleague in the caddie shack to adopt a listed golf course system before money and ignorance obliterate the wonderful gifts of architectural heritage that we have so fortunately inherited from those who really understood the anatomy of a good golf course.

Fortunately, the members of the Wentworth Club have the classic East and Edinburgh courses left to enjoy among the bluebells, copper beaches and assorted rhododendrons, unscathed by meddling and still very clear about their own identities.