Hole 6 at Bethpage State Park (Black Course)

Par 4 • 408 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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The 6th hole at Bethpage Black exemplifies the course's reputation for challenging everyday golfers while rewarding elite players with scoring opportunities. This famous hole will play as a drivable par 4 during the 2025 Ryder Cup, creating dramatic risk-reward scenarios. Originally designed by Devereux Emmet in 1923, it showcases the strategic brilliance that has made Bethpage a championship venue.

Tees:

408y386y376y

Green:30y × 25y

Fairway @250y:32y wide

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 408 yds
Green: 4544 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
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 a unique challenge with no fairway at traditional landing zones - the fairway is completely absent at both 200 and 250 yards from the tee, making accurate placement critical for any chance at par.

tee shot

With bunkers positioned at 234, 386, and 396 yards, your tee shot strategy must account for the forward bunker at 234 yards while navigating the complete absence of fairway in the typical driver landing zones.

approach

The approach shot into this 408-yard par 4 requires precision to a relatively compact green measuring just 4,544 square feet (30x25 yards) - significantly smaller than average tour greens.

hazard warning

Be aware of the greenside bunkers positioned at 386 and 396 yards - these guard the putting surface and will catch any approach shots that come up short or drift offline on this demanding hole.

green

Club selection is crucial for the compact 25-yard deep green - with such limited target area compared to the hole's 408-yard length, focus on landing your approach in the center of the putting surface.

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This 408-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 408-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 6?

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

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 6?

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

How big is the green on hole 6?

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 6?

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 6 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 408-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 →