How should one fly the entry procedure to an approach when the hold is not aligned with the outbound course?
I flew many of these types of approaches in northern Canada from 1980 to about 1990. In my opinion Option "2" is the best, followed by option 1, but all three are possible. 

It is my understanding that when cleared for an approach, you own the airspace, and as long as you stay in the "protected" airspace, you can do almost anything you like.