Hole 18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 426 yds
- Hazards
- 8 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 26 yds deep × 30 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 · 426 yards
The plan for No. 18
The 18th at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 426.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The 18th at Shinnecock Hills is one of golf's great finishing tests, a straight par 4 that demands a disciplined tee shot and a committed approach into a green that has broken the hearts of major championship contenders. Course management here isn't about heroics—it's about hitting your targets and trusting the process on both swings.
Approach & recovery
Choose a carry target with enough margin for your normal miss, using mapped hazard edges rather than a single yardage guess.
On the green
The green measures roughly 31.1 yards wide by 24.7 yards deep. Favor the section you can reach reliably and accept a longer putt instead of short-siding the hole.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
Hole 18 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 4,719 sq ft
Course coverage
Tournament and creator videos about Shinnecock Hills Golf Club — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.
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Creator videos about this course
YouTube creators who filmed or featured Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. · Stats as of Oct 5, 2026 · 7d ago
Maintaining the 2026 U.S. Open Venue: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | All Grass Is Local pres. by Toro
How did Hole 18 play?
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 426 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 426-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 18?
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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 18?
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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.