1.   Any shot that is less than precise will trickle off the slippery crowned greens into shallow fairway-like areas requiring delicate chip shots.

2.   Players on spy missions in advance of the tournament report shaved areas around the crowned greens that will make par a very good score.

3.   The course is basically Donald Ross, from its crowned greens to simplistic lines.

4.   It is expected to stick around through the weekend, which will only harden the already treacherous, crowned greens designed by Donald Ross.