From a friend on the panel, it seems a augusta didn’t have enough votes aka rounds from the panelists to be higher. Overall it’s the Ran show as others have mentioned and a shake up based on affinity for the classics and restorations to the original roots. I’ve played maybe 30 or so on this list and could argue some, like each list. The 4 regional lists had some odd choices too IMO.
@ckay I love Quaker Ridge, think the most interesting land in that area compared to the 3 neighboring, and some nice variety on the par 4s. Just played last month again and great fall conditioning.