Hole 10 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 412 yds
- Hazards
- 8 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 28 yds deep × 32 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Pro tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Pro tees · Par 4 · 412 yards
The plan for No. 10
The 10th at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 412.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
Because the fairway slopes and collects balls toward the bottom of the hill, golfers should pick a target line that accounts for this movement rather than fighting it. A driver or 3-wood off the tee is reasonable for most players, but the smart play is often to favor the higher side of the fairway and let the slope feed the ball toward the preferred landing zone. In a helping wind, this slope actually makes the hole play easier, funneling well-struck shots into good position—but into the wind or with a shot that misses the intended line, the same slope can leave awkward stances or longer approaches than the yardage suggests. Avoid the wooded hazards that flank the hole; a shot pushed too far right or pulled left can quickly find trouble.
Approach & recovery
This is where the 10th shows its teeth. With sand hazards positioned around the green in multiple locations, the approach shot demands a clear strategic plan rather than just firing at the flag. Depending on where the tee shot settles on the sloping fairway, players will face anywhere from a short-iron to a mid-iron approach, and trajectory control matters as much as distance control. The green's true size and contours remain unknown in the data, which only reinforces the need for smart, conservative target selection—aim for the center of the green rather than tucking shots close to hazard-guarded pin positions. Firing directly at flags cut near any of the three bunkers is a recipe for the kind of mess that has become synonymous with this hole's reputation.
On the green
Once on the putting surface, respect the possibility of subtle borrows tied to the hole's overall slope and the surrounding land movement typical of Shinnecock's classic links-style design. Approach putts with a clear read of the surrounding terrain, and lag long putts to avoid three-putt risk—especially given how demanding the approach into this green can be. Two-putt pars should be viewed as solid outcomes on a hole with this level of difficulty.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
Hole 10 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 5,766 sq ft
Course coverage
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 412 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 412-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 10?
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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.
How big is the green on hole 10?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.