Hole 16 at Detroit Golf Club (South)

Par 4 • 446 Yards • Highland Park, Michigan

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Detroit Golf Club (South) hole 16 presents a demanding par 4 that tests precision over power on this storied Highland Park layout. At 446 yards, this straight-away hole demands a well-placed tee shot down a tree-lined fairway that gradually narrows toward the landing area. The real challenge emerges on the approach, where golfers face a small, elevated green that punishes anything less than a perfectly struck iron. With no bunkers to guide the eye, club selection becomes critical as the compact putting surface offers little margin for error. The hole's deceptive simplicity masks its true difficulty—demanding both distance control and pinpoint accuracy to avoid leaving challenging recovery shots around this unforgiving green complex.

Tees:

446y427y416y362y

Green:24y × 22y

Fairway @250y:41y wide

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 446 yds
Green: 3073 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 127
Course Rating: 71.6

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

The fairway dramatically narrows from 40 yards at the 250-yard mark down to just 9 yards at 200 yards, creating a severe bottleneck. Lay up with a 5-iron or hybrid to the 200-yard area to ensure you stay in the short grass and avoid the squeeze.

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Three strategically placed bunkers guard the approach zone at 213.5, 251.4, and 358.2 yards from the tee. The bunker at 251.4 yards is particularly dangerous for longer hitters who try to bomb their drive - it sits right in the prime landing area.

approach

After a conservative tee shot to 200 yards, you'll face a 246-yard approach to this 446-yard par 4. The compact green measures just 24 by 22 yards (3,073 sq ft), demanding precision with your long iron or hybrid approach.

green

With the green being only 24 yards wide and 22 yards deep, club selection is critical on your approach shot. Miss the green and you'll face a difficult up-and-down from the surrounding rough or bunkers.

tee shot

For aggressive players, carrying the bunker at 213.5 yards opens up the wider 40-yard fairway section at 250 yards, but this high-risk strategy leaves little margin for error given the severe narrowing that follows.

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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 446-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: heavily bunkered, small green.

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 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 Detroit Golf Club (South). You can play this exact 446-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 →