Torrey Pines Golf Club ' South Course ' Hole by Hole - 16th Hole
Torrey Pines Golf Club ' South Course ', California
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Hole 16 at Torrey Pines Golf Club's South Course is a par 3, championship tee measuring 227 yards. It has an 18 handicap and requires a precise shot to avoid the three greenside bunkers making up 19% of the total green area. Playing from the men's tees, this hole measures 178 yards while playing from the women's tee it plays as 142 yards with a 12 handicap. The local weather in La Jolla can be unpredictable; during winter months temperatures are mild but windy conditions can make club selection difficult for long shots and approaches alike. A golfer hitting their driver 217 yards will need to hit approximately 8-9 iron on this hole depending on wind conditions, while someone hitting 7 iron 140 yards should use 5-6 iron for their approach shot. Lastly, players who hit pitching wedge 120 yards will need to opt for either 9 or 8 iron into this tight green complex.
Teebox type: Championship
Par: 3
Distance: 227 yards
Handicap: 18
Green Area:
9304
Approx Fairway Width:
Has Water:
False
Curvature:
Percent Bunkers Near green:
19
Bunker Count:
3
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
Playing Tips:
1. Consider the wind conditions when selecting a club for your approach shot. A strong headwind can add up to 10 yards to your shot, while a tailwind can reduce it by the same amount; adjust accordingly.
2. For players hitting their driver 217 yards or more, opt for an 8-9 iron depending on the wind conditions and aim at the center of the green complex to avoid greenside bunkers.
3. Players hitting 7 iron 140 yards should use 5-6 iron and focus on keeping their ball low in order to minimize roll off from any side hills into one of the bunkers surrounding this hole's tight green complex.
4. Lastly, those hitting pitching wedge 120 yards should opt for either 9 or 8 iron and hit towards one of two main targets - either left or right side of this narrow green - aiming at avoiding all three bunkers located around its perimeter.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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