Hole 11 at Riviera Country Club, The

Pacific Palisades, California
Par
5
Yardage
564 yds
Stroke index
10
Hazards
2 bunkers
Hole 11 aerial at Riviera Country Club, The

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Green size: 31 yds deep × 26 yds wide

Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.

Championship tees · Par 5 · 564 yards

The plan for No. 11

Use this par 5 to build a scoring chance through position. Reaching in two is one option; a clean third shot from a chosen distance is another.

Off the tee

Pick a fairway target that suits the shape you expect to hit. A drive that leaves room to advance the ball is more useful than a longer finish obstructed by the trees lining the hole.

Approach & recovery

After the drive, compare the full route to the green with a layup that leaves a comfortable next shot. The podcast's long-hitting account describes one player's result, not a carry target for other golfers.

On the green

Inspect the green entrance before selecting a running shot. When the lie or path makes the bounce uncertain, choose a carry target with a broader margin.

Watch for

  • Tree-lined corridor
  • Greenside bunkers affecting the final approach

Hole 11 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,349 sq ft

Dimensions
31y Deep × 26y Wide
Mapped green boundary

Course coverage

Tournament and creator videos about Riviera Country Club, The — shared course coverage, not hole-specific clips.

Tournament coverage

Genesis Invitational highlights

Genesis Invitational | Final Round Highlights

2025

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Creator videos about this course

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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Championship tees · 564 yards.

Can this par 5 be reached in two?

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At 564 yards, A true three-shot hole for most players. Position your layup to leave a comfortable wedge distance.

How difficult is hole 11?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 5, small green.

How big is the green on hole 11?

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

What's a good score on hole 11?

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This hole is a true three-shot hole where birdie requires execution. This longer par 5 demands patience. Two good shots set up the scoring opportunity.

Research notes

  • The par-5 corridor is tree lined, with greenside sand. (09:35–10:00 (inspected frame interval))[1]
  • George C. Thomas designed the course, which opened in 1927. (Opening course-history paragraph)[2]
  • Riviera pairs an inviting opening par 5 with a demanding second and distinctive par 3s at 4, 6, 14 and 16. (Starting holes / Par-3 holes)[3]
  • The 2018 firsthand account links lost strokes to automatic driver selection and unfamiliar kikuyu lies; it supports checking landing positions and the actual lie rather than copying club choices. (0:16:55–0:18:23)[4]

Sources

  1. 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Course Tour: Flyovers of Every Hole at Riviera Country Club — USGAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwVslv8sGAc
  2. Riviera Golf Club — course history — The Riviera Country Clubhttps://www.therivieracountryclub.com/golf-club
  3. Major similarities — The Genesis Invitationalhttps://genesisinvitational.com/news/major-similarities/
  4. Playing The Riviera Country Club — The 19th Hole Golf Show / Golf News Nethttps://audioboom.com/posts/7052694-playing-the-riviera-country-club