Hole #3 shortened...

[Keith Grande]

considerably today.  Usually playing at approximately 390 yards, the tees were moved up and it is playing 307 to the green.  This hole was never designed to be a driveable par 4.  Why bastardize the hole in this manner?

[Alex Miller]

considerably today.  Usually playing at approximately 390 yards, the tees were moved up and it is playing 307 to the green.  This hole was never designed to be a driveable par 4.  Why bastardize the hole in this manner?

Keith,

I am working so apologies if I am incorrect as I have not watched any coverage, but isn't it the 3rd hole that's been moved up? Or have they done it for both?

Thanks.

[Keith Grande]

You could be correct.  I was listening while preparing for work this morning.   Hole 3 is listed at 387

[Howard Riefs]

It's the third hole.  Golf Chanel has a related story:

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/third-hole-reach-friday-pinehurst/

Over the last few years, Mike Davis has moved up the tee to create a short, drivable par 4 for one hole for a round. For example, he did it to the 14th hole at Torrey Pines for the Sunday round in 2008.  

[Keith Grande]

Howard, yes I do remember Torrey.  However, the powers that be are preaching "restoration", "original design intent", and then go out and create their own driveable par 4...

[Brent Hutto]

Lighten up, Francis.

[Kyle Casella]

I like it but think it would be more interesting if the green was a tad firmer. Too many players holding the green and that bunker shot from the front is too easy with the pin where it is. I also think they did this in part to help the landing area for the ladies next week.