The short par-3 17th is the course’s defining image. Its green sits in the middle of a lake, leaving little room for a miss. The distance may look manageable on a scorecard, but wind, nerves, club selection and the visual pressure of water make it one of the most watched shots in professional golf.

For a visiting golfer, the lesson is not to imitate a tour player’s aggressive line. Read the wind, choose a club that carries the full safe distance and commit to a controlled swing. A conservative miss on the correct side can be a better result than chasing a flag that invites trouble.

The Stadium Course does not allow a player to coast until the 17th. Water, bunkering and strategic doglegs shape decisions throughout the round. The 18th asks for a strong finish with water guarding the left side of the approach, while earlier holes create choices between carrying hazards and playing to a preferred angle.

That rhythm is why the course is so effective on television: the drama is concentrated at the end, but the decisions that shape the score begin much earlier. Visitors should pay attention to their preferred miss, not only the ideal line.