Yes, Gib you are most definitely correct. My illusions of this area still are not gone just yet although I'll be surprised if they will last too much longer on this thread. I've not really been much of an armchair architect. I don't ever even recall drawing hole out on paper. However, there are occasions when I'm struck by the contouring of a particular piece of land. It doesn't happen that often actually. But that's what happened when I stumbled on these photos. The idea being I wonder how it could work - if it could work - it appears that it could be unusually compelling - maybe, maybe not.
I'm just musing here - obviously. Not something I've thought through. But I enjoy toying around with ideas that aren't fully formed with people that are experienced with such things.
Regarding clay - certainly not the ideal golfing ground - and I am not a fan of playing on it. And yet there are some very good courses built on it, are there not? I would imagine you'd have to work with that sort of land largely paying attention to drainage. There don't appear to be a lot of absolutely flat areas so I would think that would help. Even still, working with that would be complex and possibly make it an area that would in fact not be good for golfing.
Also, if the land was rocky that could be even worse to deal with than clay I would think.
Well, I do enjoy very much hearing about the aspects I don't have a grasp on. It's an unusually knowledgeable and bright crowd here on GCA. What better place to learn - other than actually being out there in the field?