Hole 11 at Bethpage State Park (Black Course)

Par 4 • 435 Yards • Farmingdale, New York

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Hole 11 at Bethpage Black stands as part of the course's notorious "meat" - the brutal four-hole stretch from 9-12 that defines this legendary layout. This Pine Valley-inspired par 4 demands absolute precision, with extended bunker lobes ready to swallow any wayward shot. It's a hole that separates pretenders from contenders on one of public golf's most revered battlegrounds.

Tees:

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Green:29y × 29y

Fairway @250y:28y wide

8 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 435 yds
Green: 5018 sq ft
Bunkers: 8
Course Slope: 152
Course Rating: 77

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway with your tee shot to avoid the bunker complex at 330 yards. The fairway maintains a generous 39-yard width at the 200-yard mark, giving you room to work with for positioning.

approach

From the ideal driving distance, you'll face a mid-iron approach to a compact 5,018 square foot green that measures just 29 yards in each direction. Club selection and accuracy are critical on this demanding approach shot.

hazard warning

Beware of the greenside bunker complex positioned at 408 and 417 yards from the tee. These hazards guard the putting surface and will severely penalize any approach shots that come up short or drift right.

tee shot

Consider laying up to the 250-yard mark where the fairway remains 37 yards wide, leaving yourself a comfortable wedge distance rather than challenging the 330-yard bunker with driver.

green

With the green measuring only 29 yards square, precision trumps distance on your approach. Focus on hitting the center of this compact target rather than attacking pins, as the small putting surface offers little margin for error.

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This 435-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 435-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.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 11?

Key hazards include: 2 greenside bunkers. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 11?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 11?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Bethpage State Park (Black Course). You can play this exact 435-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 →