Briggs Ranch #16

[Templet0n]

I didn't do the math right and it looks like we need to crank a few extra holes out to get all 18 in before the Goat Cup. There may be some matches that never make it this far, but just in case here is hole 16.

This is a fun little par 4 with a sharp dogleg right playing 383 yards from the black tees.



From the tee if you aim to the left of the corner number you dont have to hit a shot that travels much more that 230 yards to have a clear look at the green from the fattest part of the fairway. From here is not much more than a 9 iron into what looks like a pretty tough green.



While the smart option is to take this option and play to the numbers to the fat part of the hole. I am curious. Can you get aggressive here? Can these trees be carried? I would like to try.. If so, that is a huge advantage and a lot less to deal with coming into the green.



The green here is not small but is shaped funky making that target areas appear smaller. There are also run offs in all directions so shots to the edges of the green are going to roll off.



This green has a little sloop to it. I would say to aim for the middle of the green and try to escape with a 2 putt, take your ball and run.

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Fun little par four that I hope some matches make it to..

 

[TrapGodEvan]

wish I had the distance to take on the corner. it looks so inviting.

If i were playing this hole i likely fade it off the left side of the fairway for an easy iron shot into the green.

 

[jbb2388]

Love the left to right holes. Thanks for doing these write-ups

 

[Joshnoble01]

I recall this being one of my favorite holes. I know one day the pin was in the middle and I went a little too far right of it and I ended up all the way on the right side of the green.

 

[MWard]

In theory if it’s 230 past that bunker, it’s what, 255 to carry the trees? That feels roughly it by looking at it?

 

[USAF Retired]

This would be a great risk/reward hole to try close out a match!

 

[hedley_lamarr08]

If I get to this point I'm going for it!

 

[blazinden]

Huge risk/reward here. Maybe play one safe and let the longer hitter crank one out there.

 

[TWright971]

This will be an interesting hole to play. I know I’m not able to even think of carrying the trees but I kinda feel like we need to see it from @jdtox right?

 

[baylrballa]

Interesting hole that looks inviting from the aerial view and much less from the tee box. Not to mention that bunker might be the deepest in the course. I thought I hit a near perfect drive to the front edge of the green and never found it. ended up laying back with an iron off the tee more times than not. In a shamble setup though, all bets are off.
Green is inviting but big and exposed to the wind more than you feel from the fairway.

 

[jdtox]

This will be an interesting hole to play. I know I’m not able to even think of carrying the trees but I kinda feel like we need to see it from @jdtox right?

maybe? It will be tried at least once I’m sure lol

 

[Hawk]

Neat hole. Kind of scary off the tee with this big old bunkers. Don't miss too far left on your approach. Not much room over there!