18 signature holes for a PGA Tour signature course

Holes 6, 7 and 8

Hole 6: Par 5 – Olympic Club #16

It’s been a challenging stretch of holes, and unfortunately the road ahead is, well, long — 670 yards long, to be exact. At the 2012 US Open, No. 16 at the Olympic Club became the longest hole in tournament history, and outpaced every hole on tour that season. I’ve played back-to-back par 4s that don’t combine to 670 yards. Think about how long 670 yards stretch. That’s about six football fields, including the end zones. You can have 16 players on that hole at one time and not be held up. This hole’s signature needs to be written longhand.

Hole 7: Par 4 – Chambers Bay #16

If you thought you’d play a signature course without facing a series of classic U.S. Open tracks, think again. Just about any hole at Chambers Bay could find a home on our signature course, with their mountainous terrain, breathtaking views of Puget Sound and gusting winds. The 16th does justice to the reputation of the course, with an enormous bunker running the length of a dramatically sloped fairway to match a tilted green. Plus, you’ll be within earshot of the train cars rumbling by on the 17th.

Hole 8: Par 3 – Augusta National #16

When you’re done tumbling down the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, try to maintain some momentum. You’ll need it to roll down Magnolia Lane on your way to one of the world’s most exciting par 3s. I could have sent you to the 12th, leaving you to contemplate the swirling winds, but I figure you can use a break. The 16th serves as one of the Masters’ most exhilarating holes, particularly with the familiar and accessible Sunday pin placement. Utilize the slope, and maybe you can knock one in like my man Louis.