I wonder if golf architecture hasn't entered the Theme Park Era. That's not necessarily a criticism but even the likes of Bandon, Streamsong, Cabot and Sand Valley get a lot of mileage out of the thrill, be it micro or macro.
For what it's worth I realize my take is a ridiculous one but last month I found Lahinch and Ballybunion Old to be more thrilling than great. Could be because I can't golf the ball worth a damn.
I should also add for Tim W's sake that I found Dooks to be totally disco and tickety-boo.
Bogey