How much can a golf course's conditions really affect the scores for a tournament? Turns out, it's a lot, and it's extremely satisfying to watch professional golfers hit similar scores to the average hack. That's exactly what happened in the 2004 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. PGA Tour Agronomist Thomas Bastis talks about his role on courses when preparing for tournaments.

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