Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)
Carnoustie, Scotland
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 77.0 · Slope 150 · Par 72 · 7,394 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 89 | +17 |
| 10 | 18 | 95 | +23 |
| 15 | 25 | 102 | +30 |
| 20 | 32 | 109 | +37 |
| 25 | 38 | 115 | +43 |
| 30 | 45 | 122 | +50 |
Medal
Rating 74.5 · Slope 144 · Par 72 · 6,948 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 83 | +11 |
| 10 | 15 | 90 | +18 |
| 15 | 22 | 96 | +24 |
| 20 | 28 | 102 | +30 |
| 25 | 34 | 109 | +37 |
| 30 | 41 | 115 | +43 |
Back
Rating 72.0 · Slope 135 · Par 72 · 6,800 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 |
Club
Rating 72.0 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,500 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 | 31 | 103 | +31 |
| 30 | 37 | 109 | +37 |
Middle
Rating 70.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 74 | +2 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +8 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 | +13 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +19 |
| 25 | 27 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 33 | 103 | +31 |
Forward
Rating 75.0 · Slope 135 · Par 74 · 6,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 82 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 88 | +14 |
| 15 | 19 | 94 | +20 |
| 20 | 25 | 100 | +26 |
| 25 | 31 | 106 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 112 | +38 |
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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 406 | 463 | 358 | 412 | 415 | 578 | 412 | 183 | 474 | 3,701 | 466 | 383 | 578 | 176 | 514 | 472 | 248 | 459 | 499 | 3,795 | 7,496 |
| 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 Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)
Your Game Plan for Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)
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:
- 7,394
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 77.0
- Slope:
- 150
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,948
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.5
- Slope:
- 144
Back
- Yards:
- 6,800
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 135
Club
- Yards:
- 6,500
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 138
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.0
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 6,000
- Par:
- 74
- Course Rating:
- 75.0
- Slope:
- 135
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)?
Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship) is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,496 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,701 yards), back nine par 36 (3,795 yards).
What is the longest hole at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)?
The longest hole is hole 6, a par 5 playing 578 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 5 playing 578 yards.
What should I shoot at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)?
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.