David -
Oddly enough, #16 at both Soule Park and the Ojai Inn are both par-3's. I am pretty sure you are referring to #16 at Ojai Inn.
There is a video of the hole here: https://www.ojaivalleyinn.com/golf/golf-course-videos-2
Maybe too many bunkers?
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I agree. What is the architectural purpose of the first set of bunkers?
It's 138, 150, 176. The purpose is to (mildly) punish shots that are short. I love this hole precisely because it's difficult, yet also very playable, since the front portion of the green is wide. If one hits the ball short and is playing the front tee, it's only about 95 yards to the front edge of the green. I believe that's an acceptable "ask" late in the round for any golfer. And it's not like it's water in front of the green.
The hole asks you to hit a simple shot if you just want to merely find the front of the green, but if the pin is in the back, the green narrows significantly and if you want to get it close, then it becomes a "late in the round, step up and execute a shot when the match (or stroke-play round) is on the line" type of hole.
I would agree that the hole could be improved by having just one, treacherous bunker guarding the front, but as-is, the hole is one that really puts you to the test late in a round -- especially in the afternoon when the wind is blowing...
I love that kind of hole -- as long as front bunkering is the exception, rather than the rule on a course.