Carl...
I think I get you. In fact, here is a copy of what you wrote...
Option 1:
Use decidedly regional forms and combine them in a way reminiscent of how towns were initially organized in the West.
Option 2:
Half bury the buildings into the side of the hill(s) to make them as invisible as possible. Shape and bunker the surrounds similar to the course.
Last thought is the severe climate. The building(s) really need to hibernate from October to May.
Not being into architecture like you are, I simply can not appreciate it like you can and/or see better options like you can. I think it is akin to when we did the GCA golf course design contest awhile back. I tried to do it, but couldn't see green sites, routing options, etc. just from a topo map. However, Tom Doak said he could...which is to be expected I guess since he is one of the great golf course architects.
You are a building architect. You can see things that, perhaps, many of us can't. I think you are correct that the buildings there could have been done better. I don't have the expertise to say how it could have been done better, I just felt like the buildings didn't fit the greatness of the course. Which you touched on.
I think your ideas make sense, but I have a tough time visualizing them. Perhaps others have this issue as well.