"At least it's a first; the first trophy wife to serve on the Executive Committee."

That quote came from a USGA insider who was looking for a positive in the nomination of Diana Murphy, wife to former USGA President Reg.

Judging by the measly seven comments you'd think the latest USGA Executive Committee shuffle would be of more interest. Especially when one of the new candidates is from Sea Island. Because we know how those posts go.

But the traffic numbers tell me otherwise. Apparently you USGA insiders are at a loss for words at the latest boondoggle cooked up by the Nominating Committee, so you pounded the refresh button after my comments about Jay Rains' untimely departure. Perhaps in hopes of a follow-up post?

Well I'm a tad distracted these days but when I had a cell signal I heard from a variety of people who suggested this latest oddball move has many at Far Hills and in blue blazer circles reeling, especially since a possible president and individual you'd want in the room is being replaced by a former president's wife who no one is suggesting will bring much to the table at a time the USGA needs smart people in the room.

Another wrote in to suggest that this latest political mess has forced a certain Executive Director to postpone his departure to help right the ship. But only David Fay knows the answer to that question and I just bet he won't tell any of us ink-stained wretches if this is, in fact, the case.