Critical U.S. Open avoids another screw-up, says USGA

Jun 12, 2019; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; John Bodenhamer answered questions during the USGA press conference at the 2019 U.S. Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

PEBBLE BEACH, Ca. (Reuters) - After a string of U.S. Open screw-ups which angered the players and drew sniggers from fans, the United States Golf Association (USGA) admitted on Wednesday it was "critical" they get it right this year.

Billed as the "Toughest Test in Golf", recent U.S. Opens set-ups have crossed the line with players complaining it had become the most ridiculous challenge in the sport, at one point sparking a discussion about a boycott the major.