Hole 16 at Pasatiempo Golf Club

Par 4 • 387 Yards • Santa Cruz, California

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The 16th at Pasatiempo stands as one of Dr. Alister MacKenzie's most ingenious creations, featuring the famous four-tiered green that descends dramatically from back to front. This deceptively short par-4 has become legendary for its massive green complex that can make even simple approach shots treacherous. Marion Hollins' vision and MacKenzie's genius combine to create one of golf's most memorable finishing challenges.

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Green:29y × 47y

Fairway @250y:13y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 387 yds
Green: 7326 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 72.3

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot carefully at the 200-yard mark where the fairway provides a generous 73-yard landing area. This sets up the ideal angle for your approach while avoiding the dramatic narrowing ahead.

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Avoid the aggressive line past 250 yards where the fairway pinches to just 13 yards wide. The risk-reward here heavily favors laying back for better position.

approach

From the ideal 200-yard position, you'll have approximately 187 yards remaining to a large 7,326 square foot green. This gives you room to be aggressive with your approach shot.

green

The green's substantial dimensions of 29 by 47 yards provide multiple pin positions, but remember this is MacKenzie's famous terraced 16th with dramatic elevation changes that can make distance control tricky.

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Be aware of greenside bunkers positioned at 363 and 367 yards from the tee that guard the putting surface and can catch slightly long approach shots.

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Scoring Tip

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 387-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 16?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 16?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 16?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 16 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Pasatiempo Golf Club. You can play this exact 387-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →