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By Mark Lamport-Stokes UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington, June 17 (Reuters) - Whether the players love or hate Chambers Bay, they will face a "comprehensive test" in firm and fast conditions at this week's U.S. Open, says United States Golf Association chief Mike Davis. While the par-70 course has not met with universal approval, with the first and 18th holes set to switch between par-fours and par-fives depending on wind conditions, USGA executive director Davis said he was pleased with the set-up. From a set-up standpoint and really presenting the golf course for a championship test, we couldn't be happier." With elongated tee areas occasionally set on a slight slope, semi-blind shots from the fairway, fescue grass throughout and pronounced elevation changes -- there is much to test the composure of players.
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