The Oaks

The Oaks in Mexico, Missouri, opens with a hole split into two fairways, giving golfers a choice of routes from the tee and leaving a manageable second shot for both long and short hitters.

Elsewhere on the layout, a broad fairway bends to the left, with the right side offering the better angle into the green. A creek also figures into play, setting up a decision between laying back short of the water or taking on the carry to the putting surface.