Great topic.
I didn't really have a home course, growing up playing the publics. But I do recall certain features of each that influence me. My first rounds were as a Monday, unpaid guest at Medinah, and so the idea of tree lined fw don't bother me as much as some.
In fact, I love a "chute" of trees to play through off the tee to a wider fw, at least once per course if I can manage it, while some hookers and slicers hate the concept because they are afraid they can't start the ball on the right line and get it through the trees. Once per course, not a bad challenge, IMHO.
There were more than a few of these at Medinah, and having negotiated them successfully, I guess those positive memories inspire me, where others think I am nuts.
I also recall the 7th at McHenry CC, where I played often. Its a straight, or "delayed dogleg" hole. Fw runs dead straight for most of its 380(?) yards, but the green is tucked off to the right behind some trees. The only clear line is to play to the far left edge of the fw. I duplicated that hole at Villages of Lone Oak a few years ago, and look for that opportunity often, except I make sure the trees don't block the sun, so direction is key to taking advantage of this concept.
As Sean says, I noticed the effect drainage had on my enjoyment, and pay attention to that!