Here's a thought... Considering the qualifying process for US Open and other "open" tourneys, wouldn't this be a neat idea to try?

Have the regular system as is, but also open up the field by one foursome, made up of the top four players from the hosting club, amateur ranked.

Only reason I think this would be interesting is because I can't really understand the difference in conditions and whatnot that makes US Opens and other majors so much more difficult. It would be cool to see how the top 4 amateur members from the club would fare from either the tips or handicapped from the normal back tees. They'd be paid a flat appearance fee, with no hope of winning the purse from the get-go, which acts as both incentive and a deterrent. Maybe they'd be offered an exemption for two to five events or something....

Would course savvy beat skill?

Thoughts?

Dan