One of the nicer, yes nicer, aspects of watching play on TV from RM was where the ball finished when a player hit a wardward shot on a firm turf, short grass course.
Many an ‘interesting’ problem resulted with the players attempting some imaginative recoveries, some more successful than others.
The guys (and gals) we watch on TV are wonderful players and to see them play non-regulation shots from unusual positions highlights their exceptional shot-imagination and shot-making skills and makes fascinating viewing.
And for those who play or appreciate the intricacies of positional golf, playing the angles etc, in maybe a more defensive manner, well there is both a golf-skill and a mental/patience/self-control skill in playing in this manner which can be appreciated too.
And unlike soooo many courses these days Royal Melbourne permitted these skills to shine.
Atb