Clearwater Golf Club (Christchurch, New Zealand) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Clearwater Golf Club

Christchurch, New Zealand

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
6,138
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 125 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

23 bunkers
2,605 sq yd of sand — 1.3 bunkers per hole on average.
346 sq yd avg green
Classification: Small greens (<3,500 sq ft avg) — reward accurate approach. Pin-hunters will struggle — miss the wrong side and you're chipping.
722 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
6.31 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 21 fairway zones.
23 bunkers · 27 greens · 21 fairway zones · 54 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 75.7 · Slope 135 · Par 72 · 6,526 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 10 85 +13
10 16 91 +19
15 22 97 +25
20 28 103 +31
25 34 109 +37
30 40 115 +43

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

Back

Rating 73.1 · Slope 137 · Par 72 · 6,138 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 13 86 +14
15 19 92 +20
20 25 98 +26
25 31 105 +33
30 37 111 +39

Middle

Rating 71.6 · Slope 127 · Par 72 · 5,694 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 77 +5
10 11 82 +10
15 16 88 +16
20 22 94 +22
25 28 99 +27
30 33 105 +33

Club

Rating 68.8 · Slope 123 · Par 72 · 5,155 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 2 71 +-1
10 8 76 +4
15 13 82 +10
20 19 87 +15
25 24 93 +21
30 29 98 +26

Forward

Rating 65.0 · Slope 114 · Par 72 · 4,604 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 -2 63 +-9
10 3 68 +-4
15 8 73 +1
20 13 78 +6
25 18 83 +11
30 23 88 +16

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 4 3 36 5 3 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 36 72
Yards 384 494 326 149 485 370 330 355 176 3,069 493 156 334 398 454 324 164 359 387 3,069 6,138
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 · 370 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 · 494 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 · 149 yards

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

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 3 · 164 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Clearwater Golf Club

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
6,526
Par:
72
Course Rating:
75.7
Slope:
135

Medal

Yards:
6,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.5
Slope:
125

Back

Yards:
6,138
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.1
Slope:
137

Middle

Yards:
5,694
Par:
72
Course Rating:
71.6
Slope:
127

Club

Yards:
5,155
Par:
72
Course Rating:
68.8
Slope:
123

Forward

Yards:
4,604
Par:
72
Course Rating:
65.0
Slope:
114

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Clearwater Golf Club?

Clearwater Golf Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 6,138 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,069 yards), back nine par 36 (3,069 yards).

What is the longest hole at Clearwater Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 494 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Clearwater Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 370 yards.

What should I shoot at Clearwater 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.