So named by Ben Hogan, when he won the 1951 US Open (virtually still on crutches following his car accident), yet still shot 67 round the place. "I tamed the monster".

It's at least 300 yards longer now than it was then, but I bet someone still beats Hogan's score this week. Such is the undermining of golf's legends through technology.

The Ryder Cup places on both teams will be all but finalised as a result of this event. Sergio Garcia's had a great first round, and Harrington's leading out on the course.