For me, minimalism is taking the land "as it it" rather than "building or altering" much that is there. Also same in terms of routing - holes must connect naturally. I really appreciate this fit the land methodology and am a fan of good Sandhills golf. Jack/Chris did a very nice job with fit and variety and, as many who have made the trek point out, the end product is fun, challenging and very unique.
Minimalism also means "you must play with your eyes and really be engaged".
Edited... Adam - interesting post. Can you cite specific places where you believe Jack/Chris got it wrong? Now that we have her under irrigation control, most who come out absolutely love Jack's work and the experience. What holes are too dramatic and what wrong with dramatic? I find Jacks course a shot, two or three easier than Sand Hills and Sand Hills, too, is dramatic. Just look at SH 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 18. Given location, I find the courses are very similar, yet one is revered and the other is not so much. The course conditions here are among the best I have seen and you have proved a master at playing with your eyes and the bumps. No challenging you, just curious.