The open approach is a feature that the architect understood better during the time he spent in Scotland, it is in fact typical of the British links and, due to the fact that he often tries to replicate this kind of course, it is possible to see the way he design the approach. For example at the 16th hole at Pacific Dunes after a tee shot placed on the left side of the fairway, the approach is open and the golfer can decide to play a flop shot, a pitch and run or a bump and run shot.