My first views of WS were from visiting their website. The angles that were used in the pictures make the bunkers more intimidating then they really are. After watching the views from the blimp on TV, most of those bunkers are far enough off most fairways to not be in play for most of the players. (the bunker on the right side of #9 fairway is a good example - I'd even think I would be able to avoid hitting my shots in there). Also, if you had to pick a type of rough that is easiest to hit out of, it would be fescue. I know Woods had trouble on 11 on Thurs, but generally speaking, the rough, while long, is whispy in nature. For the weekend, I expect the PGA to tuck more pins and move the tees back. With any kind of wind, then the scores are likely to be around par.

I also think the PGA was concerned that by moving the tees back from day one and using more difficult hole locations, that they would have 6 hour rounds and would never hear the end of complaints. They wanted it to play easier, but this was too easy, if there is such a thing! I would say 8 to 10 under might still win this - a far cry from what was expected.