PGA National Resort & Spa (Champion) Hole by Hole - 11th Hole

For low handicappers, a drive of 280+ yards will give them the opportunity to hit a shorter iron into the green and potentially make birdie. However, they must be cautious of their tee shot placement as any shots too far right could end up in the water hazard or out-of-bounds. A strategic play would be to aim for the left side of the fairway to avoid trouble and set up a clear approach shot.

Medium handicappers with a drive distance of ~230+ yards should also focus on accuracy rather than distance off the tee. It may be tempting to try and hit it as far as possible, but this increases the risk of ending up in trouble. Playing towards the center-left portion of the fairway will provide a better angle for their second shot.

High handicappers with shorter drives (~200+ yards) should prioritize avoiding mistakes on this challenging hole. They can do so by aiming for the wider part of the fairway on their tee shot and playing conservatively towards the center-right portion of the green for their approach shot. This minimizes potential hazards while still giving them an opportunity for par.

Regardless of handicap level, all players should pay attention to wind conditions which can greatly impact ball flight on this exposed hole near water. Additionally, during hot summer months in Florida, higher temperatures may cause balls to fly farther while colder winter weather may decrease distance off clubs.

With only one bunker located near this large green, players should not worry about finding themselves in bunkers unless they are short-sided or miss-hit their approach shots. Instead, focus on accurate shots onto this relatively flat green that slopes slightly from back-to-front.