Erin Hills (Erin, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Erin Hills

Erin, United States

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,933
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 298 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

136 bunkers
11,220 sq yd of sand — 7.6 bunkers per hole on average.
307 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
757 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.
1593 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
3.39 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 38 fairway zones.
136 bunkers · 19 greens · 38 fairway zones · 64 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About Erin Hills

Erin Hills is a golf course in the north central United States, located in Erin, Wisconsin, in Washington County, 35 miles (55 km) northwest of Milwaukee. The course officially opened in 2006. It hosted the 117th U.S. Open in 2017. The announcement was made in 2010. It was the first USGA regular men's event ever awarded to a course owned by an individual. The 2011 U.S. Amateur, won by Kelly Kraft, was also held at Erin Hills.

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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 74.5 · Slope 145 · Par 72 · 7,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 83 +11
10 15 90 +18
15 22 96 +24
20 28 103 +31
25 35 109 +37
30 41 115 +43

Back

Rating 72.5 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,700 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 79 +7
10 13 85 +13
15 19 91 +19
20 25 97 +25
25 31 104 +32
30 37 110 +38

Middle

Rating 70.5 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 75 +3
10 10 81 +9
15 16 86 +14
20 22 92 +20
25 27 98 +26
30 33 104 +32

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 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 4 3 4 4 3 4 35 4 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 71
Yards 396 526 452 412 195 383 385 163 407 3,319 393 431 214 523 454 421 210 423 545 3,614 6,933
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 · 383 yards

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Longest Hole
Hole 18
Par 5 · 545 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 8
Par 3 · 163 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 · 210 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Erin Hills

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.5
Slope:
145

Back

Yards:
6,700
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.5
Slope:
138

Middle

Yards:
6,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.5
Slope:
130

Forward

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Erin Hills?

Erin Hills is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,933 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,319 yards), back nine par 36 (3,614 yards).

What is the longest hole at Erin Hills?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 545 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Erin Hills?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 383 yards.

What should I shoot at Erin Hills?

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.