Sean,
I like Ian's statement about comfort. It is true that people can experience a round of golf and be happy in more ways then one.
I also believe that some golfers will travel to the ends of the earth to play the same number of holes ( 18) for the same reason and that is a different but thrilling experience.
Mackenzie talks about the contrast in colors and natural appearance. " It not only a delightful hole to see, which at any rate appeals subconsciously to the dullest of minds, but is equally delightful to play. It is less difficult then it appears"
As Darwin describes,
One that translates into " A spirit of adventure" - yet a well played shot always gets its due"
The 16th hole at Cypress Point. The beauty and adventure all rolled into one.
All part of the Art in Architecture.