Mike,
I think that most people who play golf for a living can adjust without too much trouble to blind and semi-blind shots. The biggest issue they have is with green designs that severly punish a shot that's lands two or three paces from another which feeds next to the hole. The better pros may also not like those greens that funnel everything close to the hole.
Being a visual person and not having great distance control, I prefer being able to see my target. Uphill shots including chips and some putts are typically more difficult for me than going the other way.
Mr. Moore,
I think in the case of Augusta and Pinehurst, those courses are difficult because the severe green speeds and contours, not because one can't see the target. Pebble Beach in the summer and most other U.S. major courses are difficult because of extraordinarily high rough, narrow fairways, firm conditions, fast greens, and the added pressure of what the winner stands to win or lose.
Pros aren't out there for entertainment. They are taking an examination where the outcome/score has serious impact. Each pro likely prefers a setup which suits his strength. Some of the better shotmakers may like more wind, firmer conditions, and some trickery in order to separate most of the field.
I suspect that the vast majority of golfers, pros and amateurs, prefer to be able to see their target. Only a small percentage look for a great architectural adventure. And even among this small group, if they are piling up three digit scores and five hour rounds, I doubt that they think highly of cutesy, peek-a-boo features.