Hole 11 at Firestone Country Club - South

Par 4 • 418 Yards • Akron, Ohio

Enhanced Content

Challenging

The 11th hole at Firestone Country Club's South Course stands as one of the property's most water-involved challenges, demanding an all-carry approach that has tested professionals and amateurs alike since the course's early days. This demanding par 4 exemplifies the "considerable bite" that Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s design philosophy brought to this historic Akron layout.

Tees:

418y345y232y

Green:34y × 32y

Fairway @250y:36y wide

2 Bunkers dogleg

Loading map...

Firestone Country Club - South

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Play This Course at Home

Practice Firestone Country Club - South Year-Round

Launch monitors from $600 and simulators from $2,500 include real course data. Play every hole without leaving home.

Browse Launch Monitors & Simulators

Amazon · Top brands compared · Free returns on most items

We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you.

Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 418 yds
Green: 5414 sq ft
Bunkers: 2
Course Slope: 132
Course Rating: 76.1

Navigate

Back to Firestone Country Club - South View Full Scorecard

Recommended Gear

A rangefinder takes the guesswork out of your approach into the green.

Shop Rangefinders →

Strategy Tips

tee shot

Target the center-left of the fairway with your tee shot, as the landing area narrows from 40 yards at the 200-yard mark to just 36 yards at 250 yards. This tightening fairway rewards accuracy over distance.

hazard warning

Beware of greenside bunkers positioned at 401 and 405 yards from the tee. These hazards guard the front and sides of the green, making distance control crucial on your approach shot.

approach

From a well-positioned drive around 250 yards, you'll face a mid-iron approach of roughly 168 yards to a compact green measuring 34 by 32 yards. Club selection is critical given the tight target.

green

The green's modest size of 5,414 square feet demands precision on approach shots. With such a small target relative to the 418-yard length, favor the center of the green over aggressive pin-hunting.

tee shot

On this 418-yard par 4, position your tee shot between 200-240 yards to avoid the narrowest part of the fairway while leaving a manageable approach to the well-protected green.

train this shot at home

This 418-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.

See launch monitors & simulators

Scoring Tip

Focus on getting your approach inside 20 feet. Two putts from there and you walk away with par.

Play Firestone Country Club - South from Your Living Room

Launch monitors and simulators now include real course data. Practice your strategy on every hole before your round — or just for fun.

Compare Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 418-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 11?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

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 Firestone Country Club - South. You can play this exact 418-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 →