Debating the 14th: Unfair or the Quintessential Open Hole?

Having been around here for three days now, there has been a lot of talk about the 14th hole - particularly its diabolical green.  The hole measure 580 yards, which makes it a three shot hole into the prevailing wind.  The tricky part is the green, which is guarded on the left by a very deep bunker. 

In each of the last two days, including today, Mike Davis has opted to put the pin just behind that bunker.  Davis had also created a collection and chipping area behind and to the left of the green.  Missed shots that are too aggressive on the left will either be bunkered or in the chipping area.  In the chipping area, the player has no option to loft the chip shot for fear of hitting the tree.  A misjudged shot will lead to a player falling off the green back in front of the bunker.  With the pin hidden by the bunker, it is next to impossible to chip back at the pin.  The lone option is to chip to the top right tier and hope to two-putt.

Zach Johnson made a nine there yesterday, which drew quite a bit of attention to it.  Tom Watson was asked in the Lexus tent about 14 and he said the hole is playing fairly - competitors are aware of the dangers there and should play accordingly.

A fan came up to me and talked about 14 as well, calling it unfair.  My position is every US Open has a hole like this - the one that can border on unfair.  This year, it is a par 5.  Davis and the USGA clearly seek to test the short game mettle of the field by keeping the pin where it is.  Just because it is a par 5 does not imply that it is a birdie hole.  Five is a great score there.

That said, do you think that the 14th is fair or a little too dangerous for the national championship?