@scottfawcett3290 The proper question with tee-shot course management is simple: what’s the alternative, and what does it actually accomplish?
Scott Fawcett breaks down why dropping back to a 3-wood or iron often doesn't buy you accuracy—it just costs you distance. Unless you're avoiding a crossing hazard, you're kidding yourself if you think you're hitting it straighter.
Course management isn't about playing safe. It's about playing smart.