At Shinnecock in 2004, USGA officials were trying for firm and fast conditions, but the baked-out course got away. Complaints began in the first round but escalated on Sunday when the seventh green required watering throughout the day to make sure it would survive. The scoring average for the final round was 78.7 - Jim Gund

At Shinnecock in 2004, USGA officials were trying for firm and fast conditions, but the baked-out course got away. Complaints began in the first round but escalated on Sunday when the seventh green required watering throughout the day to make sure it would survive. The scoring average for the final round was 78.7 – Jim Gund