Diane Kanady has extensive experience in the clinical mental health field and has worked with a hospital in Boston while guiding a Patient and Family Advisory Council initiative. An avid golfer, Diane Kanady enjoys spending a day out on the greens when she has the chance.
One of the unique aspects of course design that presents players with a challenging decision is the road hole. An iconic example is St. Andrews’ 17th hole, which offers a long, broad, and open approach on one side of the fairway. Unfortunately, this approach requires hitting over a pot bunker and often results in the shot rolling into either a back bunker or the Old Station Road hazard.
By contrast, hitting down the right side of the fairway presents a much preferable angle of attack, but requires hitting the ball over a hotel. If executed correctly, it provides significant rewards, but a small mistake can amplify the number of shots required on the par 4 holes.
This risk-reward dynamic plays out at several top courses, including New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers, which has a long but safe left side of the fairway approach. If they take the right-side approach, players can reach the green with one shot off the tee. However, this pathway is guarded by multiple bunkers designed to minimize the chances of success.
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