Hole 18 at Bethpage State Oark (Red Course)

Par 4 • 424 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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The 18th hole at Bethpage Red provides a fitting finale to one of Long Island's most storied public golf venues, where the legacy of the original 1923 Lenox Hills Country Club lives on. This closing hole demands precision and strategy, embodying the challenging character that has made Bethpage a revered destination for golfers across the nation.

Tees:

424y387y373y

Green:30y × 32y

Fairway @250y:50y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 424 yds
Green: 5988 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 130
Course Rating: 75.1

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway for your tee shot, as the fairway maintains a generous 54 yards of width at the 200-yard mark, giving you plenty of room to work with while avoiding the bunker complex ahead.

hazard warning

Exercise caution with longer drives - three bunkers guard the landing zone between 245-280 yards, with the closest at 244.9 yards. Big hitters should consider a controlled tee shot to stay short of this hazard cluster.

approach

From a well-positioned drive around 200 yards, you'll face a mid-iron approach of roughly 150-170 yards to a substantial green measuring 5,988 square feet - use the generous target size to your advantage.

tee shot

The fairway only narrows slightly from 200 to 250 yards (54 to 50 yards wide), so aggressive players can still find room for longer drives if they can carry the bunkers at 261.7 and 280.1 yards.

green

The green's dimensions of 30 yards wide by 32 yards deep provide a forgiving target for approach shots, but focus on pin position since you have plenty of green to work with on this 424-yard par 4.

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This 424-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 424-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 18?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 18?

Key hazards include: 4 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 18?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 18?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 18 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bethpage State Oark (Red Course). You can play this exact 424-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →