Haven't read the whole thread...I assume this has been mentioned...
But addressing the reasonable argument of " how often do you find yourself in a divot on the course" argument....
It's obvious, not by just the TV showing it, but common sense...these are professionals with good striking and placement. Have you seen the 300 yard area of a fairway in a PGA event? There are divots everywhere. Why? Because these guys are placing it there...because they can.
I have no opinion on the matter, but there are tonnes of divots at the 300 yard line in fairways of PGA events.
It's almost like asking a Nascar driver to win with random speedbumps...seems odd.
I assume there is room for a reasonable rule on this. But I also assume it will get milked for as much outrage as it possibly can.