Hole 3 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 456 yds
- Hazards
- 9 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 32 yds deep × 29 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 · 456 yards
The plan for No. 3
The 3rd at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 456.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
This long, straight par 4 demands a confident, well-struck tee shot and a precise approach into a green guarded by sand on both sides. Course management here is about controlling distance and trajectory rather than shaping shots around a bend, making disciplined club selection the key to a good score.
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 29.3 yards wide by 32 yards deep. Favor the section you can reach reliably and accept a longer putt instead of short-siding the hole.
Watch for
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 3 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 5,852 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 3 play?
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 456 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 456-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 3?
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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, heavily bunkered.
How big is the green on hole 3?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.
What's a good score on hole 3?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.