The opinionated Johnny Miller, addressing members of the International Network of Golf:
"I wish the USGA was here (they weren't). There should be zero spring effect (in golf club faces)," Miller said with conviction as he talked Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center.
Then he asserted the USGA is "afraid to stand up for what they should be standing up (mandating a golf ball that goes shorter distances for touring pros).
"With that ball (more spin, less distance) you can hit all kinds of cool shots."