Hole 10 at Bethpage State Park (Blue Course)

Par 4 • 381 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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Challenging

The 10th hole at Bethpage Blue serves as an intriguing mirror image to the opening hole, running parallel as a straightaway par 4 through the park's historic wooded terrain. This strategic test features the classic Bethpage challenge of navigating between protective trees and well-placed fairway bunkers that have defined the course since its Depression-era origins.

Tees:

381y362y345y

Green:36y × 34y

Fairway @250y:41y wide

3 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 381 yds
Green: 7215 sq ft
Bunkers: 3
Course Slope: 124
Course Rating: 71.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot to avoid the fairway bunker at 262 yards. With the fairway widening from 36 yards at 200 yards to 41 yards at 250 yards, aim for the left-center portion of the fairway to maximize your approach angle while staying clear of the trees that line the entire left side.

approach

From a well-positioned drive around 250 yards, you'll have approximately 130 yards into a generous green measuring 7,215 square feet (36x34 yards). The green's substantial size allows for aggressive pin-hunting, especially when attacking back pin positions.

hazard warning

Beware of the greenside bunkers positioned at 365 and 387 yards from the tee. These guard the putting surface and can catch slightly long approach shots, particularly when the pin is tucked behind them.

tee shot

At 381 yards, this hole rewards accuracy over distance. Focus on finding the fairway within that 36-41 yard corridor rather than trying to overpower the hole, as the trees down the left side will severely penalize wayward drives.

green

With green dimensions of 36 yards wide by 34 yards deep, you have plenty of target to work with on your approach. Use this generous landing area to your advantage by playing to the fat part of the green when pin positions are tucked near hazards.

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This 381-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 381-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 10?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

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 fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 10?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

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 (Blue Course). You can play this exact 381-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 →