Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills: History, U.S. Open Strategy, and More
Everything you need to know about all 18 holes at Shinnecock Hills
Golf fans are in for a treat next week when the 2026 U.S. Open pulls up to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, arguably the greatest championship course in the United States.
If you're unfamiliar with the gem on Long Island, Garrett Morrison and a few Fried Egg Golf staffers teamed up to profile every hole at Shinnecock Hills. From memorable shots and the historic features of all 18 holes to strategic notes for this week's championship, we take you in-depth to break down the entire course, start to finish.
Explore all 18 holes in the links below, or via our interactive routing map that provides a brief preview of each hole and links out to its specific page.
Hole 1 – Westward Ho
Hole 2 – Plateau
Hole 3 – Peconic
Hole 4 – Pump House
Hole 5 – Montauk
Hole 6 – Pond
Hole 7 – Redan
Hole 8 – Lowlands
Hole 9 – Ben Nevis
Hole 10 – Eastward Ho
Hole 11 – Hill Head
Hole 12 – Tuckahoe
Hole 13 – Road Side
Hole 14 – Thom's Elbow
Hole 15 – Sebonac
Hole 16 – Shinnecock
Hole 17 – Eden
Hole 18 – Home
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Interactive Course Map
Click on a pin below to preview the hole.
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
A Golden Age architect’s magnum opus thanks to a sublime setting and stellar design, Shinnecock Hills is deep-rooted in American golf history.
Hole 1 - Westward Ho
Hole 2 - Plateau
Hole 3 - Peconic
Hole 4 - Pump House
Hole 5 - Montauk
Hole 6 - Pond
Hole 7 - Redan
Hole 8 - Lowlands
Hole 9 - Ben Nevis
Hole 10 - Eastward Ho
Hole 11 - Hill Head
Hole 12 - Tuckahoe
Hole 13 - Road Slide
Hole 14 - Thom's Elbow
Hole 15 - Sebonac
Hole 16 - Shinnecock
Hole 17 - Eden
Hole 18 - Home
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Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 18, Home
Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 17, Eden
Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 16, Shinnecock
Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 15, Sebonac
Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 14, Thom’s Elbow
Every Hole at Shinnecock Hills - No. 13, Road Side
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