Yes, all lists are stupid. Except the grocery list, you'd better not disregard that. But, as social media has shown us, the great unwashed masses devour lists with a passion. So if you can't beat 'em...
I have not played most of those courses, but I have played No. 1 and I also would put Ko'olau right up there in terms of pure masochism. The setting alone makes it akin to playing one of those imaginary courses on video games. My guess is that its financial difficulties have overshadowed its playing difficulties. When I played it some 5 or 6 years ago, there were definitely some maintenance issues, largely due to the fact that it rains quite a bit on that side of the mountains and apparently the Presbyterian Church is not getting any divine intervention on that matter.
While I am talking about make-believe golf courses, I would think Wolf Creek in Mesquite, NV, would be a handful from the back tees. I did not play it as such so I cannot say for sure. But the ratings are certainly there. Not a ton of strategy, but lots of forced carries and elevation changes. My recollection is the fairways were generous, but if you missed one you were either down a ravine or up a mountainside with a penalty stroke in either case. Just a thought...