B will work in his favor. So, don’t expect a repeat. The USGA, also to its credit, learns its lessons. Goofy golf is to be avoided at all costs. “You can’t get a stimpmeter reading on that green,” said Fay back in 1998 of the 18th. “It’s that devilish.” “And it always will be,” added NBC’s Miller, a former U.S. Open champion and Olympic Club member, “unless they change.” Consider it changed. Twice. Even better for the USGA, the members changed it before the USGA ever found itself in the uncomfortable position of telling them they had to do so. Now, says Davis, “No. 17 green is the most severe green on the course.”
Brian Hewitt
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The 18th green (left) used to be the hardest on the course. Now, the 17th
green (right) will be the most severe, according to Mike Davis.
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