Today, at the Coleman Invitational at Seminole, a very good player hit the par 5, 3rd hole in two........... and made 8.
Years ago, the Lower course at Baltusrol was set up harder for an amateur event then it was for the US Opens, and one of the rounds was held at alternate shot.
To what extremes will clubs go to defend par ?
Why are green speeds allowed to be beyond the caliber of the players competing's ability to manage them ?
At what point does defending par become excessive ?
What is gained by setting up a golf course to the degree that it can only embarrass the amateur competitors in the event ?
What is the thinking behind these course set ups ?