The 5 Shortest Golf Holes in the World

Famous golf courses around the globe differ in many ways, from introducing multiple hazards to showcasing different weather and climates and their unique hole placements. Some courses also showcase the tiniest holes we’ve ever seen, many of which are simple par 3s.

In this article, we’ll look at five of the shortest golf holes in the world, including what country clubs they’re located, what hole number they are and how close it is from the tee box to the flag.

#5 – Doonbeg Golf Club, Ireland – Hole 14 (111 yards)

Starting the list of shortest golf holes in the world is Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland’s hole #14. As one of the nation’s most revered par-3 holes, golfers must hit a perfect 111-yard shot to sink this one in, which is harder than it looks.

Long roughs surround the green areas with enormous drop-offs, so any slight deviation in your swing could slice the ball towards the Atlantic Ocean, using any iron you want.

#4 – Los Angeles Country Club, USA – Hole 17 (110 yards)

The first of the four American golf courses with one of the shortest holes is hole #17 at the Los Angeles Country Club. While they shortened this one to as close as 99 yards during the PGA events, this hole generally sits at 110 yards from the tee box.

Referred to as “Little 17”, the green on this hole takes up less than 2,000 sq ft, leading golfers to make the perfect accuracy shot on what little land they have to work with. Miss your shot on this seemingly easy hole, and you could end up on one of the side bunkers in no time.

#3 – Brackenridge Park Golf Course, USA – Hole 3 (108 yards)

The second of the four American golf courses on this list features one of the shortest holes of all time on any golf course at the famous Brackenridge Park. The San Antonio, Texas-based course features a 108-yard par-3 on hole #3, giving golfers the chance to have an exceptional start to the course.

Any golfer who manages to chip a perfect shot down to the green on this one will start their scorecard off brilliantly before surely heading to a longer distance hole than this one.

#2 – Pebble Beach Golf Links, USA – Hole 7 (106 yards)

The famous beloved Californian golf course of Pebble Beach showcases one of the shortest-length holes in the world at hole #7. Golfers like to enjoy a treat from time to time, and considering the length of other holes at this course, 106 yards seems like a cakewalk.

There are several bunkers surrounding the green and a 40-foot drop from the tee to the hole, yet golfers still may struggle with the breezy wind as their shot soars down to the hole.

#1 – Ventana Canyon, USA – Hole 3 (100 yards)

The shortest hole of any golf course in the world is none other than Ventana Canyons Hole #3, located in the state of Mississippi. While plenty of other holes come close to this short-distance shot, hole #3 at Ventana Canyon takes the cake for the shortest distance from tee to hole at just 100 yards flat.

It may sound fairly simple, but the green is hidden away by large rocks scattered throughout the ravine. It’s common knowledge by many here that a shanked shot is completely out of play, so golfers must take caution in swimming at one of the most photographed golfing environments Missssippi has to offer.