Hole 11 at Pasatiempo Golf Club

Par 4 • 392 Yards • Santa Cruz, California

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Hole 11 at Pasatiempo showcases the strategic brilliance of Alister MacKenzie's 1929 design, where precise positioning and course management take precedence over raw distance. This demanding par 4 requires golfers to navigate carefully planned angles and utilize the green's natural contours for successful approaches.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 31y

4 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 392 yds
Green: 3746 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 72.3

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Strategy Tips

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The fairway completely disappears at both 200 and 250 yards from the tee, creating a forced carry situation. This MacKenzie design requires precise distance control to find the landing area beyond these yardages.

tee shot

Despite the hole playing 392 yards, you'll need a strong drive well past the 250-yard mark to have any fairway to land on. Consider this a driver hole where distance is essential for positioning.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 375, 382, and 397 yards, your approach shot will be playing over or around these hazards to reach the compact 3,746 square foot green. Club selection is critical given the tight target.

green

The green measures just 29 by 31 yards, making it a small target for what's likely a mid-iron approach. Focus on the center of this compact putting surface rather than attacking pins.

approach

Historical advice suggests playing to the right side and using the green's natural contours to feed the ball toward the hole, especially important given the challenging approach over the gulley mentioned in course reviews.

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This 392-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 392-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 11?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 11?

Key hazards include: 4 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 11?

The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 11?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 11 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Pasatiempo Golf Club. You can play this exact 392-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →