so why isn't a notch over a 3.5 instead of a 4.0?
and more to the point, why can't a course a notch over the other 3.0's one has played/rated still be just a 3.0. with the scale being the way it is, it ought to be obvious that some 3.0 courses will be better than others but not enough to warrant a ratings bump.
kind of like the latest 2 Selah reviews where the guy says he considers them a 4.75 (Creekside) and a 4.5 (Lakeside) but gave them a 4.5 and 4.0 respectively since you can't do quarter points. why wouldn't you rate them what you honestly think and give both a 4.5 with the disclaimer and understanding that you think one of them is better than the other but both are at least 4.5?
After much consideration I can see cause to rate between 3.5 & 4.
3.5 = very good. However, 4 = excellent. For me pk was a notch above some of the 3.5's I have played. I may reconsider my rating when I return in September as we will also be going to the Charlotte area to play some other 4+ rated courses. Our group of 3 all agreed it was better than most courses we played in Florida. For my Florida friends who have not been to PK, I would put PK on par with Tom Brown or Fore palms. Not quite as great as Greenway. I will call it a 3.75 for now and look forward to going back in September.