Castle Stuart Golf Links (Inverness, Scotland) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Castle Stuart Golf Links

Inverness, Scotland

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
7,009
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 226 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

87 bunkers
4,601 sq yd of sand — 4.8 bunkers per hole on average.
347 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
852 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.
2502 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
15.49 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 22 fairway zones.
87 bunkers · 21 greens · 22 fairway zones · 51 tee boxes · 0 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.

Championship

Rating 74.0 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 7,009 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 33 107 +35
30 39 113 +41

Medal

Rating 72.0 · Slope 134 · Par 72 · 6,553 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 70.8 · Slope 132 · Par 72 · 6,183 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 75 +3
10 10 81 +9
15 16 87 +15
20 22 93 +21
25 28 99 +27
30 34 105 +33

Ladies

Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 13 86 +14
15 18 91 +19
20 24 97 +25
25 30 103 +31
30 36 109 +37

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,148 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 11 83 +11
15 17 89 +17
20 23 95 +23
25 28 100 +28
30 34 106 +34

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 36 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 5 36 72
Yards 434 550 305 191 447 560 461 218 364 3,530 405 144 528 441 386 421 335 224 595 3,479 7,009
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 5 · 560 yards

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

Longest Hole
Hole 18
Par 5 · 595 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 11
Par 3 · 144 yards

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

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 335 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Castle Stuart Golf Links

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,009
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
138

Medal

Yards:
6,553
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
134

Club

Yards:
6,183
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.8
Slope:
132

Ladies

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
130

Forward

Yards:
5,148
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Castle Stuart Golf Links?

Castle Stuart Golf Links is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,009 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,530 yards), back nine par 36 (3,479 yards).

What is the longest hole at Castle Stuart Golf Links?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 595 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Castle Stuart Golf Links?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 5 playing 560 yards.

What should I shoot at Castle Stuart Golf 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.