Hole 16 at Quail Hollow Club

Par 4 • 480 Yards • Charlotte, North Carolina

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Brutal

The 16th hole marks the beginning of Quail Hollow's infamous "Green Mile," a three-hole gauntlet that has decided countless tournaments at the Wells Fargo Championship. Named after Stephen King's novel about death row inmates' final walk, this demanding par 4 starts a stretch where champions are made and dreams are crushed.

Tees:

480y

Green:36y × 24y

Fairway @250y:42y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 480 yds
Green: 5223 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 139
Course Rating: 74.9

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This long par 4 demands distance off the tee — the right driver matters.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Navigate the extreme fairway bottleneck by laying up short of the 200-yard marker, where the fairway narrows dramatically to just 10 yards wide - this is one of the tightest landing areas on tour and demands precision over distance.

approach

If you successfully find the fairway past the narrow section, you'll have a much more manageable approach from the 250-yard area where the fairway opens up to 42 yards wide, but expect a long iron or hybrid into this 480-yard beast.

hazard warning

Beware of the greenside bunkers positioned at 300 yards from the tee and the two bunkers flanking the putting surface at 462 and 461 yards - these protect a relatively small green and punish aggressive approaches on this Green Mile opener.

green

Target the center of this compact 5,223 square foot green (36x24 yards) - with the pressure of starting the famous Green Mile stretch, avoiding three-putts on this modestly-sized putting surface is crucial for momentum.

tee shot

Consider playing this 480-yard par 4 as a three-shot hole when the pressure is on - the risk of finding the 10-yard wide choke point at 200 yards often isn't worth the reward, especially as the first hole of golf's most notorious finishing stretch.

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This 480-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

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 480-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: long par 4.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 16?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 16?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 16?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 16 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Quail Hollow Club. You can play this exact 480-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 →