Hole 16 at Cherokee Town & Country Club (North)

Par 4 • 400 Yards • Atlanta, Georgia

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Challenging

The 16th hole at Cherokee Town & Country Club (North) stands as the course's second-most challenging test, demanding precision and course management on this deceptively straightforward 400-yard par 4. Despite its straight layout and absence of major hazards, this hole's difficulty lies in its demanding approach to a small, well-protected green complex that punishes anything less than surgical accuracy.

The tee shot offers a generous target, but positioning becomes crucial for the approach. Players must navigate the strategic challenge of club selection and pin placement, as the compact green leaves little margin for error. Missing the putting surface often results in challenging up-and-down scenarios that can quickly derail a scorecard.

What makes Cherokee Town & Country Club (North) hole 16 particularly memorable is how it rewards thoughtful strategy over raw power, embodying the classic risk-reward philosophy that defines championship golf in Atlanta's prestigious country club setting.

Tees:

400y381y

Green:32y × 31y

Fairway @250y:12y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 400 yds
Green: 5686 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 134
Course Rating: 73.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target your tee shot to land around 200 yards where the fairway is at its widest point of 24 yards, giving you the best angle and lie for your approach shot.

hazard warning

Avoid the aggressive line past 225 yards as bunkers come into play at 225.5 yards, and the fairway dramatically narrows to just 12 yards at the 250-yard mark.

approach

From the ideal 200-yard tee shot position, you'll have a manageable 200-yard approach into this generous green measuring 5686 square feet.

green

The green's substantial dimensions of 32 by 31 yards provide a large target, allowing for more aggressive approach shots even from longer distances on this 400-yard par 4.

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This 400-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 400-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.

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

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 Cherokee Town & Country Club (North). You can play this exact 400-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 →