Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
New York, New York
One of the five founding member clubs of the USGA, Shinnecock Hills is among the most revered courses on the planet. The windswept links-inspired layout on the eastern end of Long Island has hosted five U.S. Opens and embodies the essence of American championship golf.
History & Heritage
Founded in 1891, Shinnecock Hills is one of America's oldest clubs. Willie Davis laid out the original 12-hole course with help from the Shinnecock Indian Nation. In 1895 it became one of five founding USGA member clubs and hosted the second U.S. Open.
William Flynn designed the current course in 1931 on a windswept site overlooking Peconic Bay with rolling hills, native fescue, and constant ocean winds. The Stanford White clubhouse (1892) is the iconic centerpiece.
Shinnecock has hosted five U.S. Opens (1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018) and is set for 2026.
Signature Holes
The Redan hole with a green sloping front-right to back-left, guarded by three deep bunkers. One of the finest Redan-style holes in America.
Ben Nevis, an exceptional uphill par 4 playing toward the Stanford White clubhouse with a demanding approach.
One of the longest par 4s in championship golf, demanding two powerful and accurate shots.
What to Expect
Links-inspired course on eastern Long Island with views of Peconic Bay. Treeless windswept terrain in native fescue. Par 70 at 7,445 yards. Walking with caddies is standard.
Playing Tips
Wind awareness is critical as holes face prevailing wind from different angles. Take extra club into wind. Keep the ball below the hole on fast greens.
Highlights
- ✓ Five-time U.S. Open host
- ✓ Founding USGA member club
- ✓ Links-inspired Long Island masterpiece
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