Phil On 670-Yard 16th: "It's definitely the hardest -- arguably the worst."

Steve Elling on Phil Mickelson's comments Tuesday about the lengthened 16th at Olympic (photo).

And I have to agree with this design assessment, something you can see in a video shot earlier today.

“With the tee back, it eliminates any options,” he said.

So much for strategy, he added.

“I would never say it's an unfair hole,” he said. “I just don't think it's a good hole.”