Peter,
For starters, yes, I think it must be one of the three of four most difficult holes under most any conditions.
Chris Cupit,
Did you think spinning off the green or bouncing over the green was the greater problem on that Sunday. My memory (usually off, just ask...) was that these guys either didn't spin it enough, or didn't carry it far enough. The front is steep, but the green is greater than 20 yards deep so these unbelievable wedge players (which I do not doubt in the least) had some room to land and stop it...Retief actually did it on Sunday...the two key shots were #7 tee and #10 fairway and RG got both on the green, that's why he won. As to the issue with divots, two things; 4,000sq. ft. (quoted from TEP) is a big friggin area...and...how about if they stretched the green another 15 yards to the right in that area...the approach would not be any easier. I say they should have laid up on Sunday when the wind was making that green play so small from down at the bottom.
Chipoat,
Agree 100% on #13.
Tom Doak,
Disagree with everything you said...why do you think the pros "should" get down to the bottom of the hill?