At a place like SFGC, time moves very slowly, and ‘change’ is thankfully not a constant factor. There is no need to change perfection, you just preserve its boundaries. I’ve been playing this course for more than 15 years, but it was my game in the Autumn of 2025 that stood out the most. I was awestruck by the tree removal and the views that were carefully opened up. Select trees between holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and especially along hole 7 have been taken out. I never thought walking down the 6th hole that I would be able to look down on the entirety of the famous ‘Duel Hole’ number 7 from a height, and up the hill to the 8th green. Literally all of the trees are gone between 6 and 7. For those familiar with the property, it will be a reason to ‘pause’ in astonishment of what your eyes are beholding. SFGC continues to be one of my absolute favourite places to play this game, and the discrete efforts to keep this magical course among the world’s elite give a sense of privilege unlike any other venue.