[madsteve]

I agree the course divides opinions.

I only heard Speith saying that it was a marvellous test for the players. Dustin was fulsome in his praise after Day One but I am not surprised if he is moaning after Day Two.

I think your analogy is unfair because the tees & fairways are as good as any used for the US Open. I think only the greens could be open to criticism and even then, we are probably talking about three greens. This event often courts controversy. I remember a few years when it was alleged that players were up in arms because the green were so fast it was like putting on glass after the final day average score was six over par.

I wouldn't be surprised if they set this course up to get average scores like that on Sunday.

As a spectator, I have enjoyed how the course has tested the ingenuity of the players to find a way to the hole. Some players have succeeded (16 under par after round two) while others have struggled. It makes a change from the standard target golf which makes most golf state side so boring.