Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 6

Take a look at our guide on the incredibly picturesque par-4 sixth at Shinnecock Hills.

Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 6
A view of the landing area on the par-4 sixth hole at Shinnecock Hills (Getty Images)
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Take a look at our guide on the incredibly picturesque par-4 sixth at Shinnecock Hills.

Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 6

Hole 6: Par-4: 491 yards

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Much like the fifth hole, the par-4 sixth is all about the drive. Hitting into a blind fairway, the players will have a choice of going left with the possibility of a longer iron in, or try and carry the natural sand area on the right, leaving a shorter club in.

The approach into the has the only water feature on the course (Getty Images)

It also has the only water feature on the course, which shouldn't really come into play as players should be hitting over it with their second shots.

The green is slightly elevated and has a large bunker short left.

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