JES II,
Yes, # 7 is manufactured/engineered/man-made, but, it fits in nicely, especially with the ridge on the horizon.
And, the 11th at Mountain Lake fits in nicely at the foot of the hollow even though we know the green was manufactured/engineered/man-made.
What's of critical importance is how does the architectue interface with the golfer.
I submit that in both examples, very well.
The ultimate proof is in the tasting/playing, and not aerials or photos, and both holes are challenging and fun to play.
P.S. With respect to the bet on the elevation change
between the front tee in the photo and the front of the
nearest bunker on # 13, I've been asked if I'd be willing
to syndicate my action, rather than keep it all to
myself. I'd be happy to allow others to participate with
me and I'd be happy to increase the bet, allowing
others to get out of bed more frequently, AND I'd be
willing to give odds.
Where is Michael Christensen when we need him ?