Pat,
Ok, you are looking for honesty from fans of Tom Doak's work who also generally dislike or don't respect the work of Rees Jones.
I am in that category.
Honestly, when I first saw pictures of this hole and when I first saw it in person, I didn't like it, not because of the shot to be played, but because I just didn't like the look at all. It brought to mind an approach shot on a par four at Doonbeg in Ireland that I strongly criticized years ago when Doonbeg was built.
The strength of this hole, IMO, is the green. I'd like to play it on a regular basis and to different pin placements. That would be challenging and fun, but I doubt I would ever come to like the appearance of the hole. I would say the same thing about the C&C hole next door. More interesting to play than to look at.
By the way, one observation I would also make about both the Blue and the Red course at Streamsong is that I don't think either course is easy to photograph. Certainly someone with my limited skills flashing an iPhone won't being able to capture many good pictures. I spoke briefly about this with Larry Lambrecht. Presently Streamsong in its best light - no pun intended - will take the work of a professional photographer more than many other places I have seen.
Ironically, the hole we are discussing might be the easiest to photograph on the Blue course. I neither like the look nor think it really represents the course as a whole.
Enough honesty for you?