Garcia, who posted an even-par 70 that included three bogeys and three birdies, claimed the U.S. Open “deserves better” than the greens served up in University Place, Wash., which looked patchy on the broadcast.
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Garcia claimed they are just as bad to play on as they appear.
Garcia is just the latest golfer to voice his concern over the course; criticism poured in before the event even began. He probably won’t be last, either, as the tournament enters the weekend.
