Ahead of the Erin Hills' debut at the U.S. Open this week, much has been made of the long, thick fescue that should prove to be at least a one-shot penalty to any golfer that misses the fairway - but the fescue may not end up being the toughest hazard on the course.
In his press conference, Adam Scott noted that while the fescue is punishing, the fairways are wide enough to give players plenty of space on nearly every hole. The bunkers, however, could leave golfers in a "very precarious position."
“I think the bunkering is quite severe.