. But I would think a quirky course would be likely to hold my interest for longer than a more straightforward one.
No question a quirky course would hold one's attention better.
In the first place it would take a while to learn and enjoy the quirk.
Quirky courses can be less fun the first time around and generally do nothing but grow on one over time.
For those that cite stroke play as the reason they might not, how often and important is it really that the occasional "perfect" shot ends up dead. And isn't that part of the thrill? Nothing better to run up to a hill to see how a shot's going to turn out.
I will add that a shot that's only "inches" off, that leads to an 8 sounds like quirk with which I am not familiar. (maybe a couple other poorly executed shots in there as well?)
There definitely is bad quirk also of course.
I think of my long beloved Goat Hill (currently a grassy mess) and how many times we played way more 9's than we intended. There are certain shots that depending on angle,it's simply a matter of inches and fortune, but that simply encourages bold play to a better angle, or a uncertain outcome.
It seems that's why I like so few modern courses-even the best ones seem to rules for design in an effort to not have any "weak" holes. With no weak holes, how do you counter and identify the "strong" holes?
Having the ability to move dirt seems to eliminate many creative and quirky solutions.