Does C&C's version of #2 give the 1999 US Open a different finish?

[Tim Martin]

Does Payne Stewart advance his approach to the green on 18 in the final round in 1990 if they play the 2014 version? I think that there is a pretty good chance that he hits the green in regulation and a lot of the drama goes out the window with a routine two putt. Result is the same but Stewart's legend would not be what it is after making one of the gutsiest pars ever. Still a great finish but that up and in put the cherry on top.

[Bill Seitz]

Only if one group plays the CC version for one hole. Assuming the whole fields plays this version all week then who knows what happens?  It's a four day event. I doubt the setup affects only one group on one hole.

[Mark McKeever]

Would Paynes drive have found fairway?  Or the scrub/bunker on the right?

[Tim Martin]

Only if one group plays the CC version for one hole. Assuming the whole fields plays this version all week then who knows what happens?  It's a four day event. I doubt the setup affects only one group on one hole.

Bill-Is it really necessary to be so logical? Work with me man! 

[Tim Martin]

Would Paynes drive have found fairway?  Or the scrub/bunker on the right?

Mark-He was only about 2 yards off the fairway but even if he finds the scrub/bunker he has a decent chance to advance it to the green. Granted a lot of what ifs but I guess my point is that there are potentially more options than a chop out.