Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Course Layout
278 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 278 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
About Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course is an 18-hole course near Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. It takes its name from the nearby headland of Cape Kidnappers. It was designed by Tom Doak in 2004 and was funded by American developer Julian Robertson. In 2007, Golf Digest magazine rated Cape Kidnappers the 10th best course outside of the United States.
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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.
Championship
Rating 72.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,800 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +29 |
| 30 | 35 | 107 | +35 |
Medal
Rating 70.5 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +8 |
| 15 | 15 | 86 | +14 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +19 |
| 25 | 26 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 32 | 102 | +30 |
Club
Rating 68.5 · Slope 120 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 70 | +-2 |
| 10 | 7 | 76 | +4 |
| 15 | 12 | 81 | +9 |
| 20 | 18 | 86 | +14 |
| 25 | 23 | 92 | +20 |
| 30 | 28 | 97 | +25 |
Forward
Rating 72.0 · Slope 125 · Par 74 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 76 | +2 |
| 10 | 9 | 81 | +7 |
| 15 | 15 | 87 | +13 |
| 20 | 20 | 92 | +18 |
| 25 | 26 | 98 | +24 |
| 30 | 31 | 103 | +29 |
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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Yards | 442 | 558 | 399 | 426 | 209 | 447 | 364 | 180 | 382 | 3,407 | 423 | 364 | 159 | 577 | 429 | 391 | 173 | 407 | 546 | 3,469 | 6,876 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Your Game Plan for Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
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.
Tee Sets
Championship
- Yards:
- 6,800
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 130
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 125
Club
- Yards:
- 6,000
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 68.5
- Slope:
- 120
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 74
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 125
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course?
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,876 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,407 yards), back nine par 36 (3,469 yards).
What is the longest hole at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course?
The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 577 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 447 yards.
What should I shoot at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course?
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.