Sean- I also hate when courses start charging more than everyone else, but if we keep paying, they'll keep charging.
I have photos of every hole at Strandhill. There are a couple of bland holes, but also some really quirky great ones. Maybe I should post my photos of the place. I have posted some in the past as the largest dune I've ever seen on a golf course is at Strandhill.
Also, if you don't have a place to stay yet, I highly recommend Seashore B&B in Ballysadare. It's less than 30 mins to Enniscrone, and about 15 to Strandhill. Plus it's a great B&B.