The original point is actually an interesting one.
WGT haven't actually announced that the British Open course is coming this year (I know they didn't say it until late last year, but who knows). I for one would be willing to wait until, say, October - giving WGT the six months and more it takes to manufacture the course - and get Pebble Beach at that time instead of Lytham and St. Annes around June time. It won't happen, but just a thought.
However, that would probably rely on the production of the Olympic Club following through and the course being released regular time, because for me, Pebble Beach won't be as good as the two Open courses.
Jack.