Hole 16 at Hazeltine National Golf Club

Par 4 • 402 Yards • Chaska, Minnesota

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Hazeltine's signature 16th hole offers one of golf's most breathtaking and intimidating tee shots, requiring a precise carry over the pristine waters of Lake Hazeltine. This stunning par-4 has become the course's calling card, demanding both courage and precision as it curves along the lake's shoreline in one of the property's windiest corridors.

Tees:

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Green:35y × 38y

Fairway @250y:40y wide

Water dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 402 yds
Green: 6068 sq ft
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 155
Course Rating: 78

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Strategy Tips

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This signature hole requires a mandatory 200+ yard carry over Hazeltine Lake. With no landing zone identified at typical driving distances, precision is critical to find the narrow fairway that curves along the shoreline.

tee shot

Target your drive to the 200-yard mark where the fairway is only 21 yards wide. A slight fade is optimal to follow the dogleg right while avoiding both the lake and the sloping terrain that feeds balls toward the water.

tee shot

Longer hitters can challenge the 250-yard area where the fairway widens to 40 yards, but be aware that the dogleg design limits how aggressive you can be off the tee without risking the lake.

approach

From 402 yards total length, your approach shot will likely be from 150-200 yards to a generous 6,068 square foot green measuring 35x38 yards. The wind corridor can be challenging, so take extra club.

green

The large green dimensions of 35x38 yards offer multiple pin positions, but misplaced approaches can bounce into the lake. Favor the center-left portion of the green to stay away from the water hazard on the right.

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This 402-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

When water is in play, commit to a conservative target. A bogey beats a big number every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 402-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: water in play.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 16?

Key hazards include: water at 248.9 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

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 Hazeltine National Golf Club. You can play this exact 402-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 →