Hole 10 at Bethpage State Park (Black Course)

Par 4 • 492 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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Brutal

The 10th hole at Bethpage Black begins the brutal four-hole stretch that defines the championship character of this storied Long Island layout. As part of what experts call "the meat of the golf course," this demanding par-4 has tested the world's best players through multiple major championships. Originally designed by Devereux Emmet in 1923, it exemplifies the relentless challenge that made Bethpage Black a public golf legend.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 29y

Fairway @250y:47y wide

9 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 492 yds
Green: 5267 sq ft
Bunkers: 9
Course Slope: 152
Course Rating: 77

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

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

This hole presents an immediate challenge with no fairway landing zone from the tee, making accuracy absolutely critical on your opening shot to avoid trouble.

tee shot

With the fairway completely pinched at both 200 and 250 yards, you must thread the needle perfectly or consider laying up short of the squeeze point to stay in play.

approach

Navigate carefully around the bunker complex positioned at 349.9 yards - this hazard guards the approach zone and demands precise distance control on your second shot.

approach

At 492 yards, this par 4 will likely require two strong, accurate shots, making course management and club selection crucial for reaching the green in regulation.

green

The compact 5,267 square foot green (29x28 yards) rewards precision approach shots - focus on hitting the correct section rather than just finding the putting surface.

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This 492-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 492-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 10?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 10?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 10?

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 10?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 10 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bethpage State Park (Black Course). You can play this exact 492-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 →