given the stimp/slope combination, I can see a lot of balls finishing in similar spots, leading to increased wear in those areas.
Yes, I am really looking forward to it as well. Control of the ball will be at a premium in these conditions, as will game management (hitting to the areas with the right reward/risk balance given the firm conditions).
Will we see players within groups playing completely different strategies - one player a 3-iron, the other a driver. Or pehaps one player going left, the other right. I hope my coverage has the 'good' commentators. It should be great viewing. Hope it doesn't rain.