Hole 11 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Par
- 3
- Yardage
- 158 yds
- Hazards
- 6 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 26 yds deep × 21 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Pro tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Pro tees · Par 3 · 158 yards
The plan for No. 11
The 11th at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a 158.0-yard par 3 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
Club selection is everything on this hole. At 158 yards, most players will reach for a mid-iron to short-iron depending on wind and conditions, but the real skill lies in shot shape and trajectory control rather than raw distance. The target line should favor the center to right-center of the green, away from the false edges that feed severely toward trouble. Given the blind nature of the approach and the green's unusual orientation, golfers should trust their yardage rather than trying to "see" the shot play out. A committed, aggressive swing with the correct club is far superior to a tentative, decelerating swing that comes up short into a front bunker.
Approach & recovery
Since this is a par 3, the tee shot *is* the approach shot—making club selection and target line decisions doubly important. The green's reversed orientation means shots that look like they're tracking well can actually be running toward trouble that isn't visible from the tee. The biggest miss to avoid is long and left. As Brooks Koepka experienced in 2018, a ball that sails past the green on that side doesn't just come to rest nearby—it bounds down a hill, leaving a brutal recovery shot that must be played back across the green into a bunker. This is the single hazard to respect most on the entire hole. Favor a shot shape and line that takes the left side out of play entirely, even if it means playing more conservatively toward the right portion of the green.
On the green
While the green shape and size are unknown in exact dimensions, its reputation for severe internal contours and false edges is well established. Putts here can be tricky, with the surface generally sloping in ways that reward shots played to the correct quadrant and punish those left in awkward spots near the edges. Pin positions tucked toward the back or near the false edges will demand precise distance control on the tee shot—leaving a testing two-putt is a solid outcome on tougher hole locations. Lag putting discipline is essential; this is not a green where aggressive first putts from long range are advisable.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
- Greenside bunker (greenside)
Hole 11 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 3,479 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Pro tees · 158 yards.
What club should I use on this par 3?
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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?
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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: heavily bunkered, 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 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.