Tom,
One more point I want to make about #17. When you gave Paul and I a tour of the course, we didn’t actually observe the green up close. But even from the back tee I could see the variety of pin positions the green offered.
IMO, a front right pin position is much different than back left and I suspect it could be tricky for both resort guests and members who get to play the course more frequently.
What I imagine is standing on the tee and being undecided regarding club selection. A well struck club “X” might be perfect, but if not so well struck it might mean falling short into the water.
On the other hand, club “Y” - 1 or 2 longer than “X” - might take the water out of play but leave a tricky downhill putt or chip.
There are many forced carry Par 3s, but this aspect on #17 makes it different and pretty cool IMO.