Nicholas,
Your point(s) are valid. The course is playing effectively (and unfortunately) shorter. Mike Davis implemented the graduated rough concept to assist in scoring tolerance. We may disagree, but I do respect your opinion as it is formed by experience on the course.
Mike Wagner,
It seems my "barcolounger" comment is indeed spot on. If you've never been there, you can't possibly have a clue. Yes, you did start and inflammatory thread (from the cheap seats), got called out on it and thus deserve the response you've received. Now if you really want a fair shake, with zero effing sensitivity, pack up your sticks, come out to Farmingdale in late Sept-Oct (when the likelihood of deluge is vastly diminished) and tee it up on the Black vs. myself, Pat Mucci, Matt Ward, Jeff Lewis or any other of our native NY'ers. Even though we are old, past our primes and sooo very sensitive...we'd all happily play one of our home tracks and contribute to watching the Black kick your tail all the way back to wherever you call home. Until then, pop open a fresh one, spit out your chew, pull the recliner a little closer to your ancient TV (convert yet to digital?), turn down Johnny and watch the pros praise the course they are struggling with.
PS...we welcome opinions we don't agree with, so long as they are based on fact and experience. Are yours?