Great guesses one and all. I especially liked yours Mark!
Chris Kane, who is fast developing a reputation as a party-pooper of grand proportions, is once again correct. Chris, you're now banned from the next such thread I generate!
It was Mike Clayton.
The comment was made during an online discussion of Merion in which pictures of the course were presented, with fairway bunkers residing well within the lines of rough, and away from the fairways themselves.
Personally, I like the quote, and agree with it, but am always concerned that my feelings on American golf are excessively of this persuasion. Perhaps I'm justified?
Matthew