Another great read. While I normally consider myself one not to dwell on past poor shots, there are some thoughts that creep into my noggin no matter how hard I try to forget them. I do feel that my overall course management strategy is pretty sound and take a realist approach to attacking pins.
In regards to try to place the ball in a certain position dependent on where the flag is, that thought rarely enters my mind since I know that at least 90% of the time, the driver is not going to produce the exact ball flight I would like. There are two short par 4s at my home course where I check the pin position to make my decision on what club to hit off the tee. My goal on those two holes is to have 90 - 100 yards to the pin for my 2nd shot.