Barwon Valley Golf Club

Q: Which hole is hardest at Barwon Valley Golf Club?

Hole 1 has stroke index 1 — the hardest hole on the scorecard.

Geelong, Australia

Par

Holes

Yards

6,650

Par 3 / 4 / 5

3 · 13 · 2

Course Layout

43 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 43 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

2 bunkers

116 sq yd of sand — 0.1 bunkers per hole on average.

417 sq yd avg green

Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.

9.07 ha of fairway

Total groomed playing surface across 16 fairway zones.

2 bunkers · 19 greens · 16 fairway zones · 0 tee boxes · 6 water hazards.

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Blue Tees

Rating 72.0 · Slope 113 · Par 72 · 6,500 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	5	77	+5
10	10	82	+10
15	15	87	+15
20	20	92	+20
25	25	97	+25
30	30	102	+30

Scorecard

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Par	4	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	4	36	3	5	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	35	71
Yards	400	400	400	150	500	400	400	400	400	3,450	150	500	400	400	150	400	400	400	400	3,200	6,650
Stroke Index	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1

Hole 1

Par 4 · 400 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole

Hole 5

Par 5 · 500 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity

Hole 4

Par 3 · 150 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18

Hole 18

Par 4 · 400 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Barwon Valley Golf Club

Know your average distance off the tee — budget for 13 par-4 tee shots. Check 3 par-3 yardages — pick your go-to clubs now, not on the tee. Plan hole 1 (hardest) for bogey — don't chase birdie there. Hole 5 is long — know your layup number. Arrive 45 min early — 15 range, 10 short game, 10 putting, 10 to the tee.

Your Game Plan for Barwon Valley Golf Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

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Tee Sets

Blue Tees

Yards:: 6,500
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 72.0
Slope:: 113

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Barwon Valley Golf Club?

Barwon Valley Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,650 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,450 yards), back nine par 35 (3,200 yards).

What is the longest hole at Barwon Valley Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 5, a par 5 playing 500 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Barwon Valley Golf Club?

Hole 1 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 400 yards.

What should I shoot at Barwon Valley Golf Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.