I know many regulars here are hard-line about bunkers being hazards, rather than manicured ashtrays. How did you feel when you saw Hoch's ball land in a footprint?
I must confess, it didn't bother me at all. I've played out of so many footprints in my golfing life that my gut reaction was, "Okay, Scott, let's see if you have any idea how to handle this?"
After getting a closer look at the lie, however, it became clear to me that it wasn't going to be hard to hit. Rather than settling into the bottom of the print, it was perched on a ridge made by the heel of the shoe. Hoch had no trouble getting his club on the back of the ball, which, in my opinion, was the reason he didn't complain. He did hit a lousy drive, after all.
It griped me, though, to hear Miller (who I generally like) talking about the horrible break Hoch got. I'm not advocating letting people tromp through the bunkers at PGA Tour events, but I do think it's reasonable to expect that the best players in the world be able to deal with a shot I have to face once every couple of rounds.