Hole 7 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Par 3 • 184 Yards • Southampton, New York

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Shinnecock Hills Golf Club hole 7 stands as one of championship golf's most feared par 3 tests, a 184.0-yard Redan-style gauntlet that has humbled the game's best. The green complex tilts diagonally away from the tee, feeding shots toward a cluster of bunkers guarding the front and side—five in total—that punish anything short or pushed right. When the prevailing southwest wind picks up, the same tilt that defines the Redan concept becomes tyrannical, sending putts and even resting balls sliding back toward danger, as players discovered painfully in 2004 and again during the 2018 U.S. Open. Precise trajectory control and disciplined club selection matter more here than raw distance, making this deceptively short hole a true examination of shot-making nerve.

Tees:

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Green:34y × 32y

7 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 3
Yardage: 184 yds
Green: 6104 sq ft
Bunkers: 7
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 74.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At 184 yards, this Redan-style par 3 demands a controlled tee shot that accounts for the green's tilt matching the prevailing southwest wind—flying the ball too far can leave a downhill putt that rolls right back toward you, as seen even at moderate green speeds during 2018 Open prep.

hazard warning

Three bunkers guard the approach at 115.6, 120.6, and 161.1 yards—the pair in the 115-120 range pinches the front-left entry to the green, so club selection must account for carrying these hazards rather than landing short and running into sand.

green

The medium-sized green (6,104 sq ft, 34 by 32 yards) offers a real target, but its Redan contours mean the false front and side slopes are more punishing than the size suggests—missing to the wrong quadrant can result in a ball rolling completely off the putting surface.

approach

With bunkers positioned at both 120.6 and 161.1 yards short of the target, players should favor a club that lands past the 161.1-yard bunker while still allowing the ball to release with the green's natural slope, rather than attacking a back-right pin directly.

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Scoring Tip

Short par 3s reward precision. Pick the right club for the front-center of the green and trust your swing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What club should I use on this par 3?

At 184 yards, most golfers will need a long iron or hybrid (5-iron to 6-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How difficult is hole 7?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 7?

Key hazards include: 5 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 7?

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 7?

This hole is a challenging par where bogey is acceptable. This longer par 3 will test your long iron or hybrid game. Par is a good score.

Can I practice hole 7 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. You can play this exact par 3 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →