I ran across this today, and couldn't find a thread mentioning it through the search feature, so here's an excerpt relating to GCA:
Pinehurst, Pebble Beach or Bandon Dunes?
Bandon Dunes.
One golf course for the rest of your life. Which one would it be?
I like Pine Valley, but I don't want to live in New Jersey.
I know you're getting into course design and that you have a few projects in the works. Do you have a favorite course designer?
Donald Ross. I like old, traditional golf courses and I'm impressed with the courses that he has designed. During those times they didn't have the equipment that we have, or the computer systems we have. His golf courses stand through time, if you know what I mean.
Do you have a design philosophy? Something specific you're trying to do?
Yes, I'm trying to do something [Laughs].
Eighteen holes would be a good start, right?
Yes, 18 holes would be good. I try to design courses for every golfer, men and women, of different skill levels. Several tees are important. You want to be able to have bunkers come into play from regular tees and not necessarily only from the back tees. A majority of golfers play from the regular tees. When I grew up, golf was a family sport. There was mom, dad and juniors--my sister and I and my parents. I think golf courses should be designed for everybody. That's my philosophy. Challenging for the top players but then also friendly and enjoyable for beginners and recreational golfers.
source:
http://www.golfdigest.com/courses/2008/09/annikainterview?printable=true