My first time on the forum in nearly 2 years and now deeply saddened that this is the first post that I see! Only met Rick a few times but even then he had a wonderful ability to make you feel like a friend immediately. A thoroughly nice, kind and generous man.
I haven't been on the forum much recently, it's disappointing to see that you've had to reinforce this message again. Hopefully it will be taken on board now.
I'd be fairly confident in saying that they spend a long time practising every style of shot and play, so it's all relative. So, as per the OP, the bunker should be considered an obstacle, but is often the preferred option.
Probably a bit too far north for you, but I can highly recommend Amiraute Golf http://www.amiraute.com/fr/golf.htm.
There's a full list here. http://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/golf-193-2.html