The golf is always entertaining and I'll call bullshit on anyone claiming they can appreciate architectural nuance on TV...
Jim,
So you don't enjoy TOC, Rivierra or ANGC on TV?
Of course it helps I've walked and played all 3 multiple times, but besides ANGC, I was introduced to the others by TV(and or books/magazines).
I don't really know what architectural nuance is, but (to me) water and OB on every hole has zero nuance and is a piss poor excuse for thoughtful architecture and enjoyable golf-both as a player and a spectator.
As far as this being a substitute for a rollback, as a fan of watching the elite play golf, i strongly disagree.
While I think I get where you are coming from (don't bastardize our courses for elite events-which we agree on)..I happen to feel there is a simpler solution which involves altering what has changed, rather than being forced to develop a taste for unimaginative "absolutely hit it here" dog tracks.