James, I'm no fan of paths unless they are walking ones. I tend to be sensitive to cart paths when they are repeatedly visible. However, it's an economic reality (or was), the revenue generated is sometimes essential. As someone who has caddied on that auld sod, (Pebble) I will never understand anyone who would choose to ride around that property, especially on their initial, and maybe their only, visit. Physical disability aside. There are no arduous walks save for the short hill on #6. #'s 11, 13 & 14 are uphill but gracefully so.
In general, The techniques used to hide the CP's (mounds) is often worse than the introduction of grey concrete. Creative alternatives to mitigate the visual intrusion of paths is worth some time and money exploring, in Pre-Production, or, even at existing facilities, like Pebble. Be it coloring, or material change. i.e. Sometimes I'll see the black asphalt paths, and, with the contrast to the green grass, I actually like the look.