I can see where you are coming from, however once you have been to Pebble it's hard not to be focused on T.V. from there. When you are there the sound is as big of sensory experience as the visuals. You don't get that much on T.V. The weaker crowds and the clowning by celebrities also...
I play the tee’s that are right for me. Typically I top out at 6400 yards. Anything longer I am hitting hybrids and woods into every green. Keep it fun for yourself.