Hole 16 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Par 4 • 405 Yards • Pinehurst, North Carolina

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The 16th hole at Pinehurst No. 4 exemplifies Gil Hanse's bold redesign philosophy, featuring one of the dramatically reshaped greens that replaced the original flat putting surfaces with bold slopes and contours. This par-4 showcases the course's natural land movement through the Carolina Sandhills, framed by Hanse's signature native sandscapes of wiregrass and broom sedge.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 25y

Fairway @250y:34y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 405 yds
Green: 4304 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 135
Course Rating: 74.2

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

The fairway widens significantly as you approach the landing zone, expanding from 26 yards at the 200-yard mark to 34 yards at 250 yards. Longer hitters should take advantage of this extra width by playing aggressively off the tee to set up a shorter approach to the redesigned green.

hazard warning

Be aware of the bunker positioned at 292.9 yards from the tee - this is well within reach for longer hitters. Club selection should account for this hazard, especially given Gil Hanse's redesign philosophy of creating larger natural 'sandscapes' that can be more penal than traditional bunkers.

approach

With the hole playing 405 yards and the green measuring a compact 28 by 25 yards (4,304 square feet), precision is crucial on your approach shot. Hanse's redesign created bold greens with strong slopes and ridges, making distance control and proper club selection essential for holding this relatively small target.

green

Unlike Pinehurst No. 2's famous crowned greens, this green sits low against the ground but features Hanse's signature bold contours with strong slopes and mounds. The 4,304 square foot putting surface rewards approaches that account for these dramatic undulations - study the pin position carefully and aim for the correct tier.

tee shot

There's also a shorter bunker at 64.4 yards that shouldn't affect most tee shots but could catch mishit drives. Focus on the primary challenge of navigating between the 200-yard narrow section (26 yards wide) and the bunker at nearly 293 yards for optimal positioning.

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This 405-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 405-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. 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 Pinehurst Resort #4. You can play this exact 405-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 →