I completely agree. The conditions were really good if you ask me. The course played pretty firm and fast, which was not what I expected.
I actually couldn't believe the speed of the greens. I couldn't help but feel that maybe they were a little too fast for the contours...they were also VERY firm. I think the greens would play better if they were slightly slower or slightly softer. Doesn't have to be both, but one or the other.
The only other thing I noticed, which wouldn't be a problem after playing the course a couple of times, is that the sand seemed very thick. I was in there a couple of times and it seemed to really grab my clubhead.
Jeff, do you find that the greens tend to run faster than expected with the fact that they are built on the side of a mountain slope? I couldn't help but notice that the downhill, down mountain putts played MUCH faster than I expected and every uphill, up mountain putt somewhat slower. The same also seemed true for breaks. Maybe it was just me though???