Hole 16 at Seminole Golf Club

Par 4 • 410 Yards • North Palm Beach, Florida

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Challenging

The 16th hole at Seminole Golf Club presents a deceptively challenging par 4 that epitomizes the strategic brilliance of this legendary North Palm Beach layout. At 410 yards, this straight hole demands precision over power, with its small green serving as the primary defense against scoring. The absence of traditional hazards places premium emphasis on course management and approach shot accuracy. Players must navigate a relatively generous fairway before facing the hole's true test – a diminutive green that punishes anything but the most precise iron play. The green's compact dimensions require golfers to commit fully to their club selection and execution, as missing the putting surface often results in challenging recovery shots. This hole exemplifies Seminole's reputation for rewarding thoughtful strategy and penalizing aggressive play, making it a memorable examination of precision golf.

Tees:

410y387y367y351y

Green:22y × 35y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

16 Bunkersright dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 410 yds
Green: 4401 sq ft
Bunkers: 16
Course Slope: 143
Course Rating: 73.6

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target your tee shot to carry 200 yards where the fairway is at its widest at 24 yards, giving you the best angle and room for error before the significant narrowing ahead.

hazard warning

Avoid aggressive drives beyond 240 yards as bunkers positioned at 247.6 yards will catch longer tee shots, and the fairway dramatically narrows to just 12 yards at the 250-yard mark.

approach

From a well-positioned 200-yard tee shot, you'll have a manageable 210-yard approach to the green, allowing for mid-iron accuracy into the target.

green

The green measures 22 yards wide by 35 yards deep with 4401 square feet of putting surface - aim for the center of this generous target to avoid short-siding yourself.

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This 410-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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

How difficult is hole 16?

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

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 16?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Seminole Golf Club. You can play this exact 410-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 →