How do i beat the game for the long run of 16 or more to move to the next level?

I have been playing and playing and cannot get a long run of 16 or more to move to the next level, any one have ideas?

Welcome to the pond!

Play without using any clubs until you have a full set. You can replay easier levels to do this. Then start the level that you are stuck on. Look at the layout. If you don't see a run of several cards, restart the level. Yes this costs you another entry fee, but if you are truly stuck it's worth it. Once you see on where the first hole has a run of several cards, take that run, then use one of your clubs to pick off another run. The club doesn't have to be in a run with the first run - it all counts anyway as long as you don't take another card from the deck.