David Elvins,
The schematic you posted is a perfect example of what I encountered when I went from hitting the ball fairly well to hitting the ball like a powder puff, with a drive of 180 being my best. I'd have to play your schematic, like Karch played Riviera, placing my shots to give me the best tactical advantage
I had to learn to play each hole differently.
After reading your post, What immediately sprang to mind was the schematic at NGLA showing the different routes to the green from the tee, for the different level of golfer, the par golfer and the bogey golfer.
One has to learn to "tack" their way around a golf course if they don't possess the ability of the Pros.
In a medal play, qualifying competition at NGLA, not being able to hit the ball 180, I shot two over par.
It was clearly one of the best rounds of my life, despite having scored many rounds in the 60's including one with 8 birdies and an eagle in a substantial money match.
That "two over" was a tribute to my mind, my ability to play within my limited abilities and take advantage of what the architect offered.
I play with a lot of fellows who complain when they don't pull off a shot that a PGA Pro would hit.
I tell them, "what are you upset about ? You stink ! Why would you expect to execute a shot that's obviously well beyond your ability. On the other hand, I also play with guys who get so much out of their limited abilities because they play smart.
The notion that everyone should hit the greens in regulation, or that an 18 handicap should be presented with the same shots as a 1 handicap is insane.
As to the heroic carries, I don't know many courses that have just one, let alone many.
If someone can't carry the ball 100 yards, do they belong on a golf course with the expectation that the challenge presented should be easily achieved ?
The diagram you presented is a good example of what makes the game great ................options, rather than singular forced play.
An 18 handicap shouldn't expect to play the same corridors, the same shots as a 1 handicap.
Each golfer must aspire to score the best that they can, using their mind and their clubs.
There shouldn't be any right of entitlement in golf
End of rant