Second, you really haven't explained how the architecture contributes to lack of drama, you have just puffed your chest and said you are right, no contest......
Of course I did, that is standard arguing in today's world, did you expect anything different?
Seriously, I am not comparing the architectural attributes, I am simply comparing results. When someone steps up his tee shot, his 2nd shot, or his 3rd shot at either of the ANGC holes, there is much greater drama than ANY of the shots at Pebble. It's not anyone's fault, it's simple observation, biased opinion that it may be. Even the "nothing" tee shot on 15 you describe, at least one is left wondering if the drive will result in a green light or a red light. At Pebble, the tee shots in the Open are almost uniformly "Will this result in a go shot with little drama, or a layup with less?"
That is of course a gross oversimplification, but I hope it illustrates my point.
Let me put it a different way: If McDowell were playing the 15th as his final hole, would he have automatically laid up after seeing Havret miss his birdie putt? If he had, would the approach have been more or less dramatic?
Again, this is not to criticise the 18th, it's simply not as dramatic as the 13th or 15th at ANGC.