Mike Davis hasn't caused this much consternation since he spoke at a PGA Tour players meeting about the evils of the long putter.
Only this time, he was extolling the virtues of Chambers Bay.
Maybe to a fault.
The USGA's executive director hosted a preview of the mysterious U.S. Open course south of Seattle and suggested that even the best in golf will have little chance unless they arrive early and play often.
"The idea of coming in and playing two practice rounds and having your caddie just walk it and using your yardage book, that person's done," Davis said.