Tom Paul,
Your example at Gulph Mills is a result of two different architects on site, correct?
Pat,
I agree with Tom M, can you explain about Seminole? Is that the Ross/Wilson combination? It has been awhile since I played there but I remember most of the bunkers were fairly consistent grass faced in design. I think #13 had some flashed sand on the back left bunkers for a visual impact but the greenside portions were still grass faced. You don't see bunkers that face the golfer where one is flashed and one is not do you?
Dick,
What is the logic behind the mixed look at Arcadia? I haven't seen it but sounds like you like it. Seems a bit contrived to me but evidently it works.
Tim,
Does Norman's varying styles work well at Doonbeg? Can you elaborate.
Bill,
I think the best bunkers are the ones well placed and asthetically pleasing.
My personal feeling is that when I see varying bunker styles, especially on the same hole (eg. around a greensite) it leads me to believe the architecture has been tampered with. It is surely the exception and not the rule.
Mark