Good post. I don't know if the golfer is out of position, but he or she is definitely uncomfortable. It's absolutely fair to put obstacles in the spots where a typical shot may end up. As long as the designer creates other options, it can be successful. Thomas obviously left the player with a number of options. The player might not think they're ideal, but they're fair. You can't say it's always evident of good design, because good design is measured by a lot more than that, but it's a key component.