Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
National Register of Historic Places

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
Listed
September 28, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001211

About this property

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a links-style golf club located in the Shinnecock Hills section of Southampton, New York on Long Island, situated between the Peconic Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1891, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States and was among the five charter clubs that formed the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1894. Shinnecock Hills also built what is often cited as the first golf clubhouse in the U.S., designed by McKim, Mead & White and opened in 1892. From its inception, the club notably admitted women members—one of the first American golf clubs to do so. Renowned for its William Flynn–designed course (1931) and subsequent restorations, Shinnecock Hills has hosted numerous major championships, including five U.S. Opens including the 2018 event won by Brooks Koepka. It hosted a sixth in 2026 and is scheduled to host a seventh in 2036. In 2000, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is routinely ranked as one of the greatest golf courses in the world.

Location

Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
40.89639, -72.44007

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Shinnecock Hills Golf Club listed on the National Register?

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Shinnecock Hills Golf Club?

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club?

The period of significance for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.

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