Hole 16 at Holston Hills Country Club

Par 4 • 304 Yards • Knoxville, Tennessee

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The 16th hole at Holston Hills stands as Donald Ross's masterpiece of risk-reward architecture, featuring the iconic "volcano green" that creates late-round drama in matches. This driveable par 4 exemplifies Ross's genius for strategic design, offering golfers a tantalizing opportunity that can make or break a round.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 28y

Fairway @250y:48y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 304 yds
Green: 5057 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 129
Course Rating: 73.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This signature Donald Ross driveable par 4 at 304 yards presents a classic risk/reward decision. Conservative players should aim for the generous 42-yard wide fairway at 200 yards, leaving a comfortable wedge to the elevated 'volcano' green. The fairway actually widens to 48 yards at 250 yards, making a longer drive even safer.

tee shot

Aggressive players can attempt to drive this 304-yard hole, but must navigate bunkers positioned at 262 and 269 yards that guard the approach to the green. A well-struck driver that carries 270+ yards can reach the putting surface, but the margin for error is slim on this historic Ross design.

approach

If laying up off the tee, position your drive between 200-220 yards to avoid the fairway bunker at 199 yards while setting up the ideal approach distance. This leaves you with a short iron or wedge to attack the pin on the compact 5,057 square foot green.

green

The relatively small green measuring 28 yards by 28 yards (5,057 sq ft) sits elevated like a 'volcano,' making precision crucial on approach shots. Club selection and distance control are critical as shots that come up short or long will face challenging recovery shots from around this raised putting surface.

hazard warning

The strategic bunker at 199 yards creates a decision point for conservative players - you must either carry it with a longer tee shot to the 250-yard zone where the fairway widens to 48 yards, or lay up short of it, leaving a longer approach to the elevated green.

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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 304-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 16?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

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. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 16?

This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Holston Hills Country Club. You can play this exact 304-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 →