Interesting construction anecdote Tom, would you have preferred the larger green?
I wondered as soon as I read this that it reminds of old classic greens that would "never be built" today, that they turn out to be the most admired.(because the green is smaller than originally intended)
I have also wondered if design influenced by construction by the elements, in particular wind, yields interesting results - once again seem to be most admired?
It is a great hole, and as Terry noted, all I aim to do is get it onto the fairway within 60m so as I get to play or be challenged by the multitude of approach shots.
And standing on this green, with two outstanding outlooks- a view of the next hole is exciting, and the view back down 17 with the Marram waving in the wind is truly memorable.