Peter, The native is beautifully textured and makes for great use as a centerline nasty. However, this is public for profit golf, with look and playability in high priority. The centerline nature of the existing bunkers is a step in the right direction, causing the mediocre golfer an opportunity to actually strategize over their playing of a golf hole. I doubt Matt is correct that the higher handicapper will find the left bunkers for the simple reason that even with a busted drive, the need to be right will not only be paramount, but likely inevitable. This is a hole that most players will have a need to manage. Something completely different than just down the middle.
And as Matt mentioned, Rob (a former CME guy) did do a better than fantastic job, as in-house jobs usually go. The only criticism I could make was in relation to the green shapes on the one shotters. I felt the first, should've been more angled from front right to back left. Keeeping with a more Redan tradition, and providing some variety. But that's just me.