Hole 16 at Pinehurst Resort #2

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
4
Yardage
528 yds
Stroke index
16
Hazards
11 bunkers · Water
Hole 16 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #2

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 33 yds deep × 24 yds wide

Scorecard yardage is for US Open tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.

US Open tees · Par 4 · 528 yards

The plan for No. 16

The second shot needs a visible landing plan, particularly around the left bunker.

Off the tee

Prioritize a drive that leaves a clean next shot. Distance alone does not establish a safe route for the layup.

Approach & recovery

Find the partly concealed left bunker before advancing. Ask for or measure its position from the ball, then choose a stopping zone with a margin.

On the green

A comfortable final approach should aim into the body of the green. Avoid trading that shot for an awkward recovery merely to get closer.

Watch for

  • Concealed left bunker
  • Sandy native margins
  • Green surrounds

Hole 16 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,579 sq ft

Dimensions
33y Deep × 24y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: US Open tees · 528 yards.

How difficult is hole 16?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play.

How big is the green on hole 16?

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

What's a good score on hole 16?

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This hole is a solid birdie opportunity with smart layup strategy. Most golfers can reach in three. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge.

Sources & further reading
  • Pinehurst Resort / SkyFox Golf

    Official hole information panel; written guidance

    A concealed bunker on the left threatens the second-shot landing zone. Its location needs a current map check before choosing a layup.

  • Fried Egg Golf

    00:34:12–00:35:40

    Angela Moser, lead design associate

    Moser emphasizes the contoured green surrounds as a principal defense and discusses accepting a conservative recovery, including a putter when the lie permits.

  • Pinehurst Resort

    Second half of article; restoration discussion

    The resort identifies Coore and Crenshaw’s restoration as a 2010–2011 project.