TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) Hole by Hole - 16th Hole
TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), Texas
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Hole 16 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is a challenging par 3 with a distance of 183 yards from the championship tees. This hole has a handicap of 18, making it one of the more difficult holes on the course.
The tee shot on this hole requires accuracy and precision as there are five bunkers strategically placed around the green. The average golfer should aim for the center of the green to avoid these hazards and give themselves a good chance at par or better. With an average drive distance of 217 yards, using a long iron or hybrid club may be optimal for reaching this elevated green.
The approach shot will need to carry over water that runs in front of and along the left side of the green. Wind conditions can greatly affect ball flight on this hole, so pay close attention to weather conditions before selecting your club. A pitching wedge or short iron may be suitable for most golfers with an average distance of approximately 140 yards and could help control trajectory against any potential wind gusts.
Overall, Hole 16 presents challenges both off the tee and onto the green, but with strategic planning and execution, players can walk away satisfied with their score. Greenside bunkers make up only four percent of total bunkers on this hole, so focus on avoiding those hazards while keeping your shots accurate and controlled in order to conquer this demanding par 3.
Teebox type:
Championship
Par:
3
Distance:
183 yards
Handicap:
18
Green Area:
12344
Approx Fairway Width:
Has Water:
True
Curvature:
Percent Bunkers Near green:
4
Bunker Count:
5
Bunkers:
Some fairway bunkers, with the majority (51%) strategically placed around the area.
Club Recommendations
Tip 1: Focus on accuracy and precision off the tee to avoid the strategically placed bunkers around the green.
Tip 2: Use a long iron or hybrid club for your tee shot, taking into consideration wind conditions and your average drive distance of 217 yards.
Tip 3: Aim for the center of the green to give yourself a good chance at par or better.
Tip 4: Pay close attention to weather conditions before selecting your club for the approach shot over water. A pitching wedge or short iron may be suitable for most golfers with an average distance of approximately 140 yards.
Tip 5: Keep shots accurate and controlled in order to avoid greenside bunkers, which make up only four percent of total bunkers on this hole.
Tip 6: Consider using a lower trajectory with your approach shot to combat any potential wind gusts.
Tip7 : Stay focused and execute strategic planning throughout this challenging par 3 hole.
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
- Ben Hogan
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