1/8/23

Smoke Rise Country Club | Hole #16

No. 16 is a strategic par 5 that could leave you elated or deflated depending on how well you navigate its challenges. Thick vegetation runs all along the left hand side, so the smart play is to favor the right side off the tee. Long knockers might want to test the left side with a draw which, if hit perfectly, can lead to a great opportunity to reach the green in two. Most players, however, face a daunting choice for their second shot: whether to lay-up to the 150 yard marker at the bottom of the hill; or to try to carry the deep ravine leaving a wedge into the green. Either way, favor the opening on the left side with your approach shot to avoid the large bunker and hazard guarding the green short and to the right.

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