No Respect For Weiskopf

In another head scratcher of a “Front Nine” list, SI.com’s Scott Wraight gives the nine top pro-golfers turned architects. Ian Woosnam comes in at #9. Who even knew he was in the design business?

Nicklaus lands first with his vast collection of mediocrity. Palmer second because he devotes so much time to each project. Norman finishes third even though he holds the distinction of having a course bulldozed before it ever opened for play. Crenshaw (Sand Hills, Friars Head, Bandon Trails) lands fourth. The honorable mentions are fun: Ernie Els (using Jack’s design staff), Colin Montgomerie (who knew he designed courses!?), Tom Watson (didn’t he do that course at Kiawah with the bad name and funky mounding?), Bernard Langer (who knew, redux!?), Hale Irwin (ugh).

So does this mean Tom Weiskopf's generally well-received roster of excellent work was considered that bad, or is he not a big enough name?