Probably a residual carryforward from a childhood spent caddying, but I generally dislike when the 15th or 16th green sits too close to the clubhouse. It's a temptation to throw in the towel if weather or play are less than ideal, and can lead to awkward discussions of whether to carry on if a match ends 3&2 or 4&3.
I also enjoy the romance of courses where you steadily make your way towards the clubhouse during the last hour or so with a setting sun on your back.
There are always exceptions of course, and as previously mentioned, Example 1A would be the 15-18 loop at Cypress. I'll also put in a plug for the finishing loop at Tom Doak's new Gunnamatta course. 13-14-15 are tough uphill climbs back towards the National's clubhouse. But you're paid off with a beautiful view as you arrive onto the 16th tee and make the 90 degree turn back towards the Bass Strait. 15 green is far enough from the clubhouse, and the 16th and 17th are inviting enough holes, that you'd never consider walking in if a match finished early. Then just when you're done with the 17th, you realize you've fallen for the trap - and you've now got a long tough uphill 18th that finishes just below the clubhouse. One final chance at a well earned par that'll make the upcoming cold beer taste that much better.
Michael