Hole 14 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 447 yds
- Hazards
- 8 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 29 yds deep × 24 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 · 447 yards
The plan for No. 14
The 14th at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 447.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
Favor a target line that plays toward the center-left portion of the fairway, allowing the natural cant of the land to feed the ball back toward the ideal landing zone. A driver or 3-wood is typically the play here, but shot shape matters more than raw distance — a controlled draw or straight ball flight will hold the fairway better than a fade fighting the slope. Historically, the rough right of the fairway caused trouble (Brooks Koepka's infamous punch-out in 2018), though that area has since been softened and the fairway widened, giving today's players a bit more margin for error on the right side. Still, avoid bailing out too far right, as uneven lies and awkward angles into the green remain a threat.
Approach & recovery
Expect a mid-iron to long-iron approach depending on tee shot position and downhill roll. The green sits below the fairway, nestled among the dunes, so club selection should account for the drop in elevation — take one less club than the yardage suggests. Because four bunkers surround the green complex, precision is more valuable than aggression; favor the fat part of the green over pin-hunting, especially when hole locations are cut close to bunker edges. A shot that finishes pin-high but on the correct side of trouble is far superior to a bold miss that finds sand.
On the green
Green size and shape are unknown, but subtle movement should be expected given the wind-swept, dune-side setting typical of Shinnecock's back nine. Approach putts with respect for gravity pulling toward the lower dune-side contours. Firm, fast conditions (as seen in past U.S. Opens) mean lag putting discipline is critical — three-putts are a real risk on this green if the birdie putt runs by.
Watch for
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 14 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 4,311 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 447 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 447-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 moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, small green.
How big is the green on hole 14?
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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 14?
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This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.