What is the suggested method to manage high scoring holes effectively during tournaments?

Adopting a match play event format is an effective method to manage high scoring holes during tournaments because it fundamentally changes how players approach each hole. In match play, the competition is based on individual holes rather than the total score over the entire round. This format reduces the pressure associated with a bad hole, allowing players to focus on winning individual holes rather than fixating on their overall score which can be impacted by high-scoring holes.

When competitors only need to win more holes than their opponent, rather than achieving a low overall score, they may take more calculated risks or use strategies that would be less advantageous in stroke play scenarios. For example, if a player loses a hole, they can still recover and potentially win the next hole without the weight of a high score affecting their overall performance. Consequently, this format can lead to more strategic play and possibly help to alleviate the mental burden associated with high scoring holes.

In contrast, the other options focus on different aspects of tournament management and may not directly address the challenges posed by high scoring holes in the same effective manner.