61% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 25%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nconlin@shinnecockhills.us
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
200 Tuckahoe Rd, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
Course Description
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a private golf club located at 200 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, N.Y. Shinnecock is a Platinum Club of America, a Platinum Club of the World, one of the world's top-rated Golf Courses. A five-time U.S. Open host, Shinnecock will be hosting the U.S. Open Championship again in 2026.Shinnecock is a fun, healthy and exciting place to work. Shinnecock takes pride in its team and having a caring, supportive and principled culture.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Dunn Jr.
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(384 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from par four decisions where tee strength and iron placement face constant tests, spiking risk on top-ranked tough holes that punish small misses across a demanding front-heavy layout.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 706932 yards6339 metersCR 74.4Bogey 100.1Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 221 | 470 | 409 | 535 | 456 | 189 | 394 | 432 | 3497 | 415 | 159 | 469 | 374 | 463 | 409 | 540 | 180 | 426 | 3435 | 6932 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706122 yards5598 metersCR 76.3Bogey 109.2Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.5 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.7 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 188 | 410 | 365 | 486 | 375 | 164 | 320 | 372 | 3060 | 400 | 144 | 399 | 350 | 436 | 355 | 464 | 142 | 372 | 3062 | 6122 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705402 yards4940 metersCR 72.5Bogey 103.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 154 | 395 | 303 | 413 | 368 | 136 | 294 | 307 | 2736 | 340 | 121 | 396 | 325 | 361 | 288 | 406 | 140 | 289 | 2666 | 5402 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring26%
Precision20%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
81% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Scoring12%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Scoring27%
Precision25%
58% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
60% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Aim28%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim17%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
46% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
78% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring15%
Aim12%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim15%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
26% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
33% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
45% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
37% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Precision13%
38% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
46% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Precision15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6167 yards. The back tees extend to 6932.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6932.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and how should I play it?
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Shinnecock Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6932.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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