Doug Larson compared these pics to Hidden Creek w/more elvation change and I have to fundamentally disagree.
Can anyone name a greensite at Hidden Creek where imminent danger lurks as closely as it seems to on pics of many of these holes?
Bandon Trails seems to be more Pine Valley, Pine Barrens, Tobacco Roadian type of stuff where greens sit in little nooks and crannies behind wooded outcroppings and jutting dunes that affect visibility, preferred angles, and also are more psychologically compelling and frightening simultaneously.
The only greensite I can think of at Hidden Creek that is similar is perhaps the pitched 3rd shot (assuming layup) over the sandy quarry on the 3rd hole.
In fact, in my opinion, the lack of any adrenaline pumping approach shots (save perhaps the brilliant short 11th) is why I'm not as high on HC as some others here. Yes, you can easily take bogey and not know why but you'll rarely do worse than that (unless you have my short game
).