With the 17th hole at Baltusrol getting so much attention this week because of its length, I started wondering what can be done to build great par 5s--not for pros, but for everyone.
Obviously the "risk/reward", "go/no go" is the great argument, but for me virtually all par 5s are lay up holes. So what is the best defense to create interesting long holes, particularly the lay up shot.
My home course has 3 par fives, all fairly dull. Straight away, out of play fairway bunkers or trees, huge lay up areas, and really not much else.
What are some great examples of "true" 3 shot holes and for those of us who may not know the hole, please explain what goes into the hole that makes it interesting or fun.