I thought ANGC already had, in at least one or two cases, added some forward tees in recent years?
There was definitely a 3rd set of tees right at the base of the hill on #8 on one of the days I was there during non-tournament week. I can't remember if they were just tee markers put in the beginning of the fairway, or a distinctly mowed tee box. But that location would line up with the announced yardage for the ladies this week.
I would also echo the same observation as others have posted - my club hosted a practice session for last years Curtis Cup candidates. On the final day of their stay they played our best members in foursomes matches. We lost 8-0 with most of the matches ending on 15 or 16. The matches were from 6,500 yards. The scratch members outdrove most of the ladies, but were nowhere near as good from 100 yards in.
I'll be watching with interest.
Michael