Tom Doak,
I think the beauty of the 6th hole is that all of the information the golfer needs in order to determine how to play the hole, is available from the tee. Success depends upon how thoroughly the golfer examines what you've layed out in front of them, and, how realistically they evaluate their game and their ability to hit a variety of shots.
Before hitting the drive you can recognize the approach shots available to you, based on the end position of your drive.
It seemed that most golfers fail to factor in the location of the pin when deciding how to play their drive.
A back pin, especially a back left pin makes any approach from the left very difficult, even if the golfer is the master of the low, run-up, duck hook, a shot that TEPaul has perfected.
Unfortunately, he perfected that shot involuntarily, and can only hit it, when he feels pressured to perform. He remains unable to hit it at will. You will notice, when playing with him, that the caddies always go down the right side of the fairway,
except for one caddy at Gulph Mills, James Jones, affectionately refered to as Bean Head Jones, or Helmet head Jones. It should also be noted that TEPaul's liability premiums also doubled this past year, in no small part due to Bean Head Jones's refusal to walk down the right side of the fairway.
The CaddyMaster now requires all caddies to sign releases when they are selected to tote TE's bag.
I thought that # 6 wasn't overpowering, but required a strategic examination of the features, coupled with ones realistic assessment of their ability to hit a variety of shots.
The wind, and a players ability to execute successfully in the wind, is also a material factor. I liked the hole a great deal.