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ST. LOUIS – Discussions regarding course setup can often dominate the conversation at a major championship, particularly when the players are unhappy or believe a layout has become unfair.
The U.S. Open is the event that most often causes controversy, with the USGA and its executive director, Mike Davis, too often becoming the focal point of attention.
Just two months ago at Shinnecock Hills, following an afternoon of backlash, Davis acknowledged after the third round that the golf course had once again gotten away from the USGA’s setup committee, that quality shots were not being rewarded.