SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. A daunting first-round forecast has already caused USGA setup man Mike Davis to alter his strategy.Players could face wind gusts up to 30 mph during the opening round here at the U.S. Open.I cant remember going around making so many audibles from the original game plan, Davis said Wednesday at Shinnecock Hills.The strong winds are the biggest factor, but Davis said that he needs to be particularly mindful of some hole locations and tee markers based on the changing conditions.Davis viewed the few rain showers Wednesday as a positive, because itll help calm the course down and get consistency and firmness throughout the American-style links.With plentiful sunshine, moderate temperatures and a steady breeze during the competition days, the USGA purposefully slowed down the greens for the final practice round. They also switched some of the hole locations they had planned for the tournament, trying to ensure that theyre in areas that can handle the increased wind. One of the holes theyve had to take a closer look at: The 491-yard sixth. With a blind tee shot, players are required to carry their drives about 250 yards to reach the fairway. Thats merely a long iron for much of the field, but if a three-club wind turns into the players, suddenly that becomes a tall task.If the wind blows really hard, which could happen, it doesnt matter how you set the course up and the speeds, Davis said. You get to the point where its like a lightning storm you just cant play golf. Hopefully we wont get to that point, but were doing everything we can to be cognizant of it.
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