Merion hole-by-hole guide: 16th hole

A look at the course of the 2013 US Open, Merion in Pennsylvania

16th Hole
Thomas Patrick Clarke
By Thomas Patrick Clarke
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Merion Golf Club

16th - 430 yards, par 4

The famous quarry hole and probably the last good opportunity for a birdie. There is a pronounced depression in the front right of the green which must be avoided if players want to take advantage.

Thomas Patrick Clarke
Thomas Patrick Clarke
Sports Digital Editor


Tom Clarke joined Golf Monthly as a sub editor in 2009 being promoted to content editor in 2012 and then senior content editor in 2014, before becoming Sports Digital Editor for the Sport Vertical within Future in 2022. Tom currently looks after all the digital products that Golf Monthly produce including Strategy and Content Planning for the website and social media - Tom also assists the Cycling, Football, Rugby and Marine titles at Future. Tom plays off 16 and lists Augusta National (name drop), Old Head and Le Touessrok as the favourite courses he has played. Tom is an avid viewer of all golf content with a particularly in depth knowledge of the pro tour.

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