That does at least confirm the changes to the fairway on 7 are a divot issue. I think it would be hard to argue divot repair would not be an issue in that area. I'm sure one of our greenkeepers could provide some input about possible remedies.
This change, maybe like some of the others, appears to have decent reasoning behind it. So, why not have an open process and explain the prospective changes, have the debate, then the decision and work? Not Decision, Work, Debate.