Cape Wickham Links (King Island, Australia) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Cape Wickham Links

King Island, Australia

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,472
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 147 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

70 bunkers
12,384 sq yd of sand — 3.9 bunkers per hole on average.
10051 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
684 sq yd avg green
Classification: Large greens (~6,500 sq ft avg) — tough 3-putt territory. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
1528 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
18.16 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 37 fairway zones.
70 bunkers · 13 greens · 37 fairway zones · 1 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About Cape Wickham Links

Cape Wickham Links is an 18-hole golf course that was constructed on the northern tip of King Island, 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of Currie, on Tasmania. It opened to the public on 30 October 2015. A par 72 course, it is 6,150 metres long. Critically acclaimed, it has been ranked third in the Australian Golf Digest Top 100 Courses rankings, and 24th in the world.

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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 74.0 · Slope 137 · Par 72 · 6,726 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 82 +10
10 14 88 +16
15 20 94 +22
20 26 100 +28
25 32 106 +34
30 38 112 +40

Men's

Rating 72.0 · Slope 134 · Par 72 · 6,350 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 12 84 +12
15 18 90 +18
20 24 96 +24
25 30 102 +30
30 36 108 +36

Ladies'

Rating 73.0 · Slope 127 · Par 72 · 5,600 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 12 85 +13
15 18 91 +19
20 23 96 +24
25 29 102 +30
30 35 108 +36

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 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 367 550 388 359 161 382 350 161 384 3,102 446 390 172 533 385 389 156 358 541 3,370 6,472
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

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 382 yards

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

Longest Hole
Hole 2
Par 5 · 550 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 16
Par 3 · 156 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Cape Wickham Links

Your Game Plan for Cape Wickham Links

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:
6,726
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
137

Men's

Yards:
6,350
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
134

Ladies'

Yards:
5,600
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
127

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Cape Wickham Links?

Cape Wickham Links is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,472 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,102 yards), back nine par 36 (3,370 yards).

What is the longest hole at Cape Wickham Links?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 550 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Cape Wickham Links?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 382 yards.

What should I shoot at Cape Wickham Links?

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.