Hole 11 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Par 3 • 158 Yards • Southampton, New York

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Known as the "Infinity hole," Shinnecock Hills Golf Club hole 11 delivers deceptive danger in a deceptively short package. This par 3 stretches just 158.0 yards, but its reversed green orientation creates a visual puzzle that has baffled U.S. Open champions. The tee shot demands precision over a blind, rolling approach where five surrounding bunkers punish any hesitation. Miss long or left, and the ball tumbles down a severe slope, leaving a treacherous recovery chip back across the putting surface into greenside sand. Despite its modest length, the 11th produced 125 bogeys against just 36 birdies during the 2018 U.S. Open—proof that this "tiny wedge" shot can wreck a scorecard as easily as it rewards a perfectly judged approach shot.

Tees:

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Green:21y × 27y

6 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 3
Yardage: 158 yds
Green: 3479 sq ft
Bunkers: 6
Course Slope: 140
Course Rating: 74.5

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At just 158 yards, club selection is critical but precision matters more than power. The green's small category (3,479 sq ft, 21y x 27y) leaves little margin for error, so favor a controlled, mid-to-high trajectory shot that lands softly rather than one that releases and rolls through the putting surface.

hazard warning

Missing long and left is the cardinal sin on this hole—as Koepka discovered in 2018, the slope carries balls well past the green to the bottom of a hill, leaving a brutal recovery chip back across the putting surface into one of the bunkers guarding the front.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 112.6, 134.7, and 138.6 yards, the front and mid-green hazards create a gauntlet that punishes shots coming up short. Take enough club to clear the 138.6-yard bunker complex and trust the carry rather than bailing out short.

green

The green's small, compact dimensions (21y x 27y) demand pinpoint accuracy off the tee—there's essentially no room to miss and still expect a two-putt, so aggressive players should only fire at the pin when the numbers are precise.

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Scoring Tip

Short par 3s reward precision. Pick the right club for the front-center of the green and trust your swing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What club should I use on this par 3?

At 158 yards, most golfers will need a mid-iron (7-iron to 8-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

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: 5 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 solid par with birdie chances for precise approach shots. Making par is a good result here. Focus on hitting the green and avoiding three-putts.

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

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. You can play this exact par 3 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 →