The bunkering style, and their postioning are good. Unfortunately, they need a bit of tlc.
We'll have to agree to disagree, you could hit 3 iron off the tee at the first 5 holes and have less than 150 in imo.
Mystery solved. I'm convinced your soft spot for the Royal comes from the fact the great James Braid is the architect.
Never played Ratho PB, have only heard good things, so it's on the list. I've played next door at Gogarburn a couple of times. (I'm a sucker for quirky wee courses)
-7 round Duddingston is fantastic shooting mate. I'm a bit of a hacker, 83 from the tips is my record.