I'm in the opposite camp I guess. I haven't played Selah, but I like to see courses where par is a huge accomplishment.
Agreed, par should not be easy.
But that's also where a course like Maple Hill has a lot of appeal. The Gold Course is well beyond most of our skill levels, so par on that course is very difficult to achieve. However, par on the easiest layout (red course), is far more attainable. So as a player you have the choice to really challenge yourself on a difficult course where you will not make par, or play the easier course where you can rack up the birdie count.