Interesting metagame here! It'll take some practice to identify the best holes to play out or to quick-duff. Heck, it takes practice just to succeed at some of these arrangements in a timely fashion, especially on the Expert levels. It's possible to putt for some of the approaches for decent time saves but this is very tricky. The council is still open on whom the optimal Shot Practice character is; Waluigi seems best for Approach and Putting.