The shots I saw DL III hit during the Walker Cup were generally two or three iron from the back quadrant of the tee. . At the time , and given the equipment differences , he was exceptionally long relative to his peers. His power seemed effortless, much like Freddy Couples.
As to playing the hole favoring the left side , balls have been hit off Mr Ewings' house , off trees , off the steep slopeinto the bunkers , even occasionally finding the green in an exceptional bit of luclk. The bunker shot , if the lie is decent may be easier than the pitch from directly in front for the highly skilled player, as you can use the slope of the green to some advantage . Local knowledge is defintely necessary here, as it is on many shots at Pine Valley.
As to the right an occasional ball finds the road, however balls , caddies , dogs , and many golfers have been lost , not just injured but lost forever . Never forget Gene Littler's experience there , as he could play a lttle better than most of us.