Hole 14 at Bethpage State Park (Blue Course)

Par 4 • 383 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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Challenging

The 14th hole at Bethpage State Park's Blue Course presents a strategic challenge with its approach to a back-to-front sloped green protected by three well-positioned bunkers. This dogleg left demands precise course management to navigate the hazards and find the optimal angle into the putting surface.

Tees:

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Green:33y × 31y

Fairway @250y:50y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 383 yds
Green: 6178 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 124
Course Rating: 71.7

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With the fairway expanding from 46 yards at 200 yards to 50 yards at 250 yards, favor a controlled driver or 3-wood to position yourself in the wider landing area around 250 yards for the best approach angle to this dogleg left.

approach

From the optimal driving position around 250 yards, you'll have approximately 133 yards into a compact 6,178 square foot green (33x31 yards) - a mid to short iron that demands precision over power.

hazard warning

Two strategic bunkers positioned at 337.6 and 340.9 yards guard the approach to this back-to-front sloped green - avoid going long as these hazards will catch aggressive approach shots.

green

The relatively small green dimensions of 33x31 yards combined with the back-to-front slope means club selection is critical - take one less club and focus on landing short of the pin to let the ball release to the hole.

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This 383-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

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 383-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 14?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 14?

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

How big is the green on hole 14?

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

What's a good score on hole 14?

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 14 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 383-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 →