Hole 1 at Bethpage State Oark (Red Course)
Farmingdale, New York • Par 4 • 471 Back-Tee Yards
Par 4471 ydsStroke Index 3
Tees:
Championship: 471yMen's: 464yWomen's: 439y
Hole 1 map
Hole map + green slope snapshot
The guide's paired map + contour format, adapted for web exploration.
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Hole 1 Gameplan by Handicap
Play Style:
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Tee Shot Gameplan (3-wood)
Play for position with 3-wood
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Approach Shot (3-iron)
Aim for center of green from 173.25 yards
Hole 1 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Dimensions
49.4y Deep × 36y Wide
Mapped green boundary
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I practice hole 1 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 471-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.
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