2020 U.S. Open Flyover: Sixteenth Hole At Winged Foot

I’m guessing this is the least favorite hole at Winged Foot West for many because of its difficulty and whiff of awkwardness. Over-draw your tee shot and trouble awaits a second in the form of a 110-foot(!) tree. But a right-to-left play is needed to a point because the outside of the dogleg offers a better second shot view.

Unlike so many West Course holes, the approach to the green isn’t particularly inviting for any kind of run-up and the bunker foreshadowing the approach could best be described as, really round. The overhanging tree is also a bit much and hopefully won’t play an outsized role in this year’s tournament.

That said, another beautiful green complex awaits featuring a center ridge coming off of the right hand bunker face.

No. 16 at Winged Foot is a 498-yard, sharp dogleg-left par 4 that requires a tee shot past the corner for a view of the narrow green. The right side of the fairway provides the best angle of approach.

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