Hole 16 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
4
Yardage
321 yds
Stroke index
14
Hazards
2 bunkers
Hole 16 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 25 yds deep × 30 yds wide

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

Orange tees · Par 4 · 321 yards

The plan for No. 16

The sandy corridor makes straight placement more useful than a rushed attempt to reach the green.

Off the tee

Use the grass strip as a distinct landing target. Select a club that keeps your usual finish clear of the sandy sides.

Approach & recovery

The grass opens nearer the green, but sand still divides the approach options. Choose the line that gives the largest safe landing patch from your lie.

On the green

The green is offset within the wider short-grass area. Check the usable putting width before choosing an edge flag as the aim.

Watch for

  • Long sandy corridor
  • Left green-side sand
  • Offset putting surface

Hole 16 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,480 sq ft

Dimensions
25y Deep × 30y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 321 yards.

How difficult is hole 16?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

How big is the green on hole 16?

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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

Research notes

  • No. 4 reopened August 7, 2025 after a full greens reconstruction. Pinehurst says laser scans were used to replicate the surfaces and Gil Hanse signed off on the contours. A 2024 terrain model predates this work; geometric equivalence still needs review. (Paragraphs beginning No. 4 reopened, It wasn’t just ripping, and The first step)[1]
  • The architect’s episode notes place the 2018 rebuild alongside No. 2 and describe designing within Pinehurst’s larger identity. (Architect-published episode highlights; not audio)[2]

Sources

  1. Around the Greens in 80 Days — Pinehurst No. 4 Reopens — Pinehurst Resorthttps://www.pinehurst.com/news/no-4-reopens/
  2. Golf Advisor Podcast Ep. 17: Gil Hanse and Matt Ginella at Dornoch Cottage — Hanse Golf Course Design / Golf Advisorhttps://www.hansegolfdesign.com/news/golf-advisor-podcast-ep-17-gil-hanse-and-matt-ginella-from-the-dornoch-cottage-in-pinehurst/