The USGA just held a national championship where five players finished under par - that's right under the mark the blue blazers live to uphold the "sanctity" of. Cristie Kerr finished five under herself at the U.S. Women's Open.

Five under.

If that happened in the men's Open, USGA president Walter Driver would have the greenskeeper, his competition chairman and two interns shot on the spot. Angel Caberera won at 5 over at Oakmont's ridiculous setup.

So why does the USGA take it so much easier on the women? Why are the courses suddenly reasonable when Annika Sorenstam and friends show up?

Does the USGA not care about par when everyone's not playing in long pants? Is it simple sexism?

If the USGA wants to torment golfers (and the fans who are denied ever seeing a charge) with crazy setups, the women deserve their pain too. Is Walter Driver saying girls are not good enough to be completely messed with?

Seems like the blue blazers have some explaining to do. Again.

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