The principles were keep it simple, and focus on strategy. Tried to provide some choices on the teeshots, and to have distinct pin areas. The owners had a list of items they liked which were well thought out. Like all my projects, I attempted to find what was special about the land and use that to enhance strategy and beauty. There is no need for manmade beauty if you can bring to the forefront what are the natural characteristics that make the property beautiful. In that way you can spend more time on strategy, strategy is the focus, it would have been the first beatitude at the Sermon on the Mount if Jesus played golf. The special characteristic of the property is the 4 feet of sand over a coral caprock. That is why there are many sandy, scrubby areas around the holes. Instead of planting wall to wall bermuda, we either planted natives or just left the sand exposed. Again, very simple, yet many comments about how unique the course is in Southwest Florida. That speaks volumes about Southwest Florida courses. HideOut merely uncovers the special characteristics of the site, no ornamentation, no overall massive earthmoving, very simple concept, very simple bunkers, no wavy lines, yet it is unique. In some ways I think the designers tried that at Tiburon, but failed. Thanks for your interest.