I visited Streamsong yesterday and played both courses. I've also visited Bandon, Barnbougle, Sandhills, and Dismal River... two public & two private remote golf destinations that promote "golf as it was meant to be." So, that is my context.
I don't understand the rationale for the "spa" hotel at Streamsong. No one in their right mind would take their non-golfing spouse to Streamsong for a holiday. There is absolutely nothing to do or see within 2 hours of the place. I think the hotel will be the albatross around their neck. Like the four destinations mentioned above, Streamsong is a place where you go for total golf immersion for three days with a group of friends or business associates. They seem to be gearing up for large business meetings and corporate functions... which explains their pricing policies. I hope the place succeeds... it will be interesting to watch the drama unfold.
As to the golf courses...
The Red is as good as it gets. It compares favorably with the best of C&C's work I've seen: Sandhills, Friars Head, Lost Farm, and Cuscowilla.
The Blue has me scratching my head. I'm scheduled to play it a few more times in a couple weeks, which I need to sort out what I really think. My first impression is too many bizarre greens, too many uphill holes, too many Strantz-ish treks between holes. Also, I found it to be a very tough walk, but considering the massive fleet of carts on hand this was probably not one of Doak's primary concerns. My core principal is that golf should be fun... I felt more frustration than fun: too often punished for what seemed to be good shots and repeatedly tricked on the greens to the point of feeling like a "Mucci Moron." I'm holding my final opinion until I've toured the course a few times and watched others play it, but on first blush it didn't please me like Barnbougle Dunes, Pacific Dunes or Ballyneal.