Hole 14 of 18 · Farmingdale, New York

Hole 14 at Bethpage State Park (Blue Course)

Par
4
Yards
383
Handicap
8
Bunkers
2
Hole 14 aerial at Bethpage State Park (Blue Course)
Map distances from Map reference tee

The map's printed distances are measured from the Map reference tee to the green; they do not move when you change tees. Your Championship yardage is in the tiles above.

Green size: 35 yds deep × 28 yds wide

Mapbox Satellite composite · capture date not provided. Green at the top.

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Hole 14 aerial at Bethpage State Park (Blue Course)

The plan for No. 14

These notes were written before the current map. Where their distances differ, trust the map.

The play: 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.

Shot by shot

  1. Off the tee

    Target the right-center of the fairway to set up the ideal angle for your approach shot. A driver or 3-wood should easily reach the corner of the dogleg, leaving a comfortable mid-iron into the green. The straight layout means you can be aggressive off the tee without major penalty, but favor the right side to open up the green and avoid any trouble on the left. This tee shot strategy provides the foundation for attacking the pin.

  2. Approach & recovery

    The approach shot is where this hole's true character emerges. The green features a back-to-front slope and is defended by three strategic bunkers - one short and two flanking either side. Club selection should account for the downslope, as balls will release toward the front. Target the center-back portion of the green to use the slope to your advantage. When the pin is in the challenging front-left position near the narrow "tongue" section, consider playing to the fat part of the green rather than attacking directly.

  3. On the green

    The back-to-front slope dominates putting strategy on this small green. Putts from above the hole require delicate touch, while uphill putts can be struck more aggressively. The front-left pin position creates the most challenging reads due to the green's narrow slot in that area. Focus on lag putting to avoid three-putts, as the slope can quickly turn aggressive putts into lengthy comeback attempts.

  4. Watch for

    • Greenside bunker (greenside)

The green on No. 14

Mapped boundary
Wide × deepyards
28×35
Areasq ft
6,178

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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Championship tees · 383 yards.

What's the best strategy off the tee?

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

How difficult is hole 14?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 14?

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

How big is the green on hole 14?

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

What's a good score on hole 14?

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