Hole 11 at Pinehurst Resort #2

Par 4 • 478 Yards • Pinehurst, North Carolina

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The 11th hole at Pinehurst Golf & Country Club (#2 Course) exemplifies Donald Ross's strategic brilliance through deceptive simplicity. This straight par 4 stretches 478 yards across classic North Carolina sandhills terrain, demanding precision over power. The generous fairway invites aggressive driving, but the real challenge lies in the approach to Ross's signature small, crowned green. Without bunkers to guide the eye, golfers must rely on course knowledge and club selection to find the proper angle of attack. The subtly undulating putting surface punishes anything but the most precise approach shots, making this seemingly straightforward hole a true test of iron play and course management that has challenged champions for over a century.

Tees:

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Green:30y × 36y

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 478 yds
Green: 6658 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 137
Course Rating: 76

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

This 478-yard par 4 requires precise tee shot placement as the fairway completely disappears at 250 yards. Aim for the 200-yard mark where the fairway is 27 yards wide to set up your approach.

hazard warning

Bunkers positioned at 271.7 yards from the tee create a significant hazard for longer hitters. Consider laying up short of this distance to avoid sand trouble.

approach

With no landing zone available from the tee, plan a two-shot strategy. After a conservative tee shot to 200 yards, you'll face a challenging approach of approximately 278 yards to a large green.

green

The generous green measuring 6,658 square feet (30 x 36 yards) offers multiple pin positions. Use this size advantage to aim for the center and rely on putting rather than risky approach shots.

tee shot

At 478 yards total length with fairway constraints, club selection off the tee is critical. Choose accuracy over distance to stay within the 27-yard wide fairway at 200 yards.

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This 478-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 478-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.

How big is the green on hole 11?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

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 Pinehurst Resort #2. You can play this exact 478-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 →