Hole 11 at Southern Highlands Golf Club

Par 4 • 500 Yards • Las Vegas, Nevada

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Southern Highlands Golf Club hole 11 presents a formidable 500-yard par 4 that demands both power and precision from Las Vegas's desert terrain. This straight-away layout may appear deceptively simple, but the combination of length and a small target green creates a compelling strategic challenge. The generous fairway invites aggressive drives, yet positioning becomes crucial for the demanding approach shot to the compact putting surface. With no major hazards to navigate, success hinges purely on execution and course management. The elevated desert setting provides stunning mountain vistas while testing every aspect of your long game, making this lengthy par 4 a true test of skill and one of Southern Highlands' most memorable holes.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 24y

Fairway @250y:26y wide

1 Bunker dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 500 yds
Green: 3305 sq ft
Bunkers: 1
Course Slope: 145
Course Rating: 75.7

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This long par 4 demands distance off the tee — the right driver matters.

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Strategy Tips

hazard warning

This hole presents an extremely challenging tee shot with no fairway at the 200-yard mark - you're essentially hitting into trouble if you try to bomb your driver.

tee shot

Play conservatively off the tee with a 3-wood or long iron to position yourself around 180-200 yards, then attack the narrow 26-yard fairway opening at 250 yards with your second shot.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 473.6 yards, your approach shot to this 500-yard par 4 will likely be from around 250 yards, requiring precise distance control to avoid the greenside hazards.

green

The compact 3,305 square foot green (29x24 yards) demands accuracy on your approach - with limited real estate, focus on hitting to the center of the green rather than attacking pins.

tee shot

Given the 500-yard length and narrow playing corridors, this hole rewards course management over distance - plan for a three-shot strategy to avoid the severe penalties for wayward shots.

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This 500-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

Long par 4s are scoring holes only if you keep the ball in play off the tee. Accuracy over distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 500-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: long par 4, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 11?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker. 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 one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Southern Highlands Golf Club. You can play this exact 500-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 →