“ The ideal course is one that presents a test of golf for the everyday golfer and the first-class player . A properly designed course can take care of every class of golfer . My aim is to bring out of the player the best golf that is in him ( or her ). It will be difficult to negotiate some holes , but that is what golf is for . It is a mental test and an eye test . The hazards and bunkers are placed so as to force a ( person ) to use judgment and to exercise mental control in making the correct shot .”
— DONALD ROSS , GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT