Hi,
I acknowledge the criticisms of this green over the last 20 years, but selfishly from a viewing perspective, I'm going to miss some of the "unfairness" of this green at the end of this hole.
It certainly seemed to put a psychological anticipation into my viewing of the Crosbys and Opens, and seemed to do the same for a number of competitors; I sorta came to view the hole (and the outcomes on the green) as a test of character for the field...who could best deal with the patent unfairness of such small pinnable area and the capricious results for slight misses ?
Again, I full well realize that such standards don't make for classic design or restoration plans, but I fear the hole will be marked by unfretted wedges, and boring tap-in pars when the best players play it. I'm also apprehensive that going at it in two will have less consequence and meaning than it did before this recent effort, and eagles will be less of a true lightening strike than they have been for the last 30 years.
cheers
vk