Royal Birkdale Golf Club Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 11
A guide to the eleventh hole at Royal Birkdale ahead of the 146th Open Championship
A guide to the eleventh hole at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England ahead of the 146th Open Championship
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 11
Hole 11 - Par 4 - 436 yards
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The 146th Open Championship takes place at Royal Birkdale this month, here is a guide to the seventh hole.
Related: Royal Birkdale Golf Club Course Review
The 11th features a tricky drive again with plenty of bunkers for the players to think about.
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A bunker left at 278 yards from the back tees will come into play as will the bunker on the right at 309 yards.
There are two more bunkers - one left at 321 yards and one in the centre at 343 yards.
The green is heavily contoured and surrounded by thick rough.

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