There is not a truely weak hole at Pebble Beach. Anyone who degrades #2, calling it 'average', or 'weak', is surely mistaken. The small green is fun and back right hole locations are particularly taxing. Not to mention, it has one of the coolest cross bunkers. It just sinks in ten feet deep, and can make the second shot a real interesting one. Its not a bad hole at all.
As for #11, what else could there have been after turning away from the ocean at #10? It goes up the hill, to a spectacular green, and offers a gorgeous view back down to the ocean. I dont think there is a green on the entire course that I would rather not be above the hole. During professional tournaments, I can imagine even from short distances pros would purposely play 15 or 20 feet under the hole, to ensure they do not face a putt or chip going back toward the ocean. It is a great green, and a good hole.
I dont see everybody's problem with #12 either. Since most people shouldn't be playing the back tees anyways, that makes the hole play 170 yards or less, and quite a bit downhill. The green is not impossible to hold, especially from that distance, and especially with the extra heighth the downhill brings to the shot. Yes, I happened to find it one of the more taxing shots on the course, but not every shot needs to be easy. If you dont believe you can hold the green then there is a sufficient gap to the right which is easy enough to use. The bunker in front of the green makes the shot particularly fun - do you go for that gap or test your skills to the fullest and try and hold the green?? I find it to be a pretty good par-3.
I have nothing to say about #17, because I believe it explains itself. The green, the backdrop, the bunkering, and everything combine to make it a great par-3. Anyone who says different needs to learn how to enjoy golf.
Pebble Beach is a truly amazing place, almost magical in a sense. Each hole out there offers something original and fun. While the ocean holes tend to get all the attention, holes like #'s 13, 14, and 16 are world class as well. I could play Pebble every day for the rest of my life, and be perfectly happy (who wouldn't!?). It is a wonderful place, and an amazing golf course.
Cheers,
Jordan