Golfing Magazine recently announced its 2011 Long Island Dream Golf Club, this season's collection of the Island's finest 18 holes and top off-course facilities. Public golf holes make up half of this year's 6,954-yard layout, which begins and ends with lake-jumping shots at the public Sandpiper Course at Spring Lake Golf Club and the historic private club at Inwood.
Every Monday through the winter, Golf On Long Island will feature one public hole from the Dream Golf Club along with commentary from Golfing Magazine editors. Photographs and additional commentary are provided by Golf On Long Island where available. To view the 2011 Dream Club's 18-hole lineup, re-visit the original post here.
Also be sure to review Golfing Magazine's 2008 Dream Club, 2009 Dream Club and 2010 Dream Club by clicking on the links.
GOLFING MAGAZINE'S 2011 DREAM GOLF CLUB
LONG ISLAND NATIONAL -- HOLE #16
466 / 387 / 337 yards
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
"One of the toughest holes on a challenging course, the 16th at Long Island National is a true test for even the most skilled golfers. The tee shot must be straight, eluding trees to the left. The fairway slopes right to left, shaping the hole. If your drive finds the fairway, the approach shot will most likely require a long iron or fairway wood...but carrying the green isn't the only way to get there. The green is unprotected up front, and usually plays hard and fast. A bump and run could work, if executed well. As with so many of the holes on this course, par is an excellent score."
For more on Long Island National, check out the course flyover.
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