Hole 9 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 411 yds
- Hazards
- 7 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 28 yds deep × 27 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 · 411 yards
The plan for No. 9
The 9th at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 411.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The target line should favor the right-center of the fairway, allowing the crosswind to hold the ball on line rather than fighting it back from the left rough. A driver is tempting given the straight, uphill layout, but a 3-wood or long-iron off the tee can be the smarter club selection for players who struggle to shape shots into a right-to-left wind. The biggest miss to avoid is anything pulled left, as the uphill terrain will exaggerate any hook and could leave an awkward, blind second shot. Aim to find the fairway in the landing zone rather than pressing for extra distance—position here matters more than raw length.
Approach & recovery
Because the green sits above the fairway, the approach shot plays longer than the yardage on the card suggests—take at least one extra club to account for the uphill lie and elevation gain. The preferred angle is from the right side of the fairway, which opens the green and reduces the impact of the single greenside bunker guarding the putting surface. Shots that drift left will bring that bunker into play and can leave a difficult up-and-down given the green's perch above the fairway. Committing to a firm, positive strike is essential; leaving the approach short leaves a demanding uphill chip or pitch with little green to work with.
On the green
With the green elevated and close to the clubhouse, expect subtle but consequential borrows that often feed away from the high side of the property. Because specific green size and shape details are unknown, players should treat every putt cautiously until they get a read from multiple angles—firm turf and constant wind exposure can make putts break more than they appear. Approach putting with a focus on speed control, especially putts from below the hole, since the green's uphill approach and exposed setting can make judging pace tricky.
Watch for
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 9 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 4,530 sq ft
Course coverage
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 411 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 411-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 9?
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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 9?
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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.