Why run when you can walk, why walk when you can drive? You gotta re-read my statement though...I said no more perfect a spot in *civilized* society. Of course if you find yourself at some creek at the foot of the Rocky Mountains where there's not a person to be found for 40 miles, you're gonna see something that no engineer can top. But in terms of developed area? Nothing beats the perfection of a course. Every tree meticulously placed, perfect framing of greens with water and sand, etc. etc. etc.