Hole 16 at Doral Golf Resort and Spa 'The Blue monster'

Par 4 • 372 Yards • Miami, Florida

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The 16th hole at Doral's legendary Blue Monster underwent dramatic transformation during Gil Hanse's renovation, emerging as a thrilling risk-reward par 4. With trees removed down the left and water expanded along that same side, this shortened hole now tempts players with both opportunity and peril in equal measure.

Tees:

372y346y322y277y

Green:29y × 27y

Fairway @250y:53y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 372 yds
Green: 3985 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 135
Course Rating: 75.6

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This dogleg left rewards a controlled draw off the tee. Aim for the right side of the fairway which opens up to 53 yards wide at the 250-yard mark, giving you plenty of room to work a right-to-left ball flight around the corner.

hazard warning

Avoid the fairway bunker positioned at 246 yards - it sits right in the prime landing area for longer hitters. Club down to a 3-wood or hybrid to stay short of this hazard while still setting up a manageable approach.

tee shot

The fairway tightens significantly in the shorter landing zone, measuring just 35 yards wide at 200 yards. If you're laying up short of the 246-yard bunker, precision is critical as you have limited margin for error.

approach

From an ideal drive position, you'll have roughly 120-140 yards into a compact green measuring just 29 by 26 yards. The small target demands accurate iron play - take one more club and swing smoothly rather than forcing a shorter iron.

green

With only 3,985 square feet of putting surface, this green offers little room for error. Focus on hitting to the center of the green rather than attacking pins, as the compact size makes recovery shots from the fringe challenging.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 372-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 16?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 16?

Key hazards include: 4 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

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 Doral Golf Resort and Spa 'The Blue monster'. You can play this exact 372-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 →