Gary Player Country Club
Sun City, South Africa
About Gary Player Country Club
The Gary Player Country Club is a golf club in Sun City, South Africa, named after golf icon and Grand Slam winner, Gary Player. It is home to one of the world's longest golf courses, at almost 8,000 yards.
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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 76.0 · Slope 147 · Par 72 · 7,831 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 87 | +15 |
| 10 | 17 | 93 | +21 |
| 15 | 24 | 100 | +28 |
| 20 | 30 | 106 | +34 |
| 25 | 37 | 113 | +41 |
| 30 | 43 | 119 | +47 |
Back
Rating 73.0 · Slope 142 · Par 72 · 7,165 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 14 | 87 | +15 |
| 15 | 20 | 93 | +21 |
| 20 | 26 | 99 | +27 |
| 25 | 32 | 105 | +33 |
| 30 | 39 | 112 | +40 |
Middle
Rating 72.8 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,520 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 | 104 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 110 | +38 |
Forward
Rating 72.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,488 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +29 |
| 30 | 35 | 107 | +35 |
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 441 | 569 | 449 | 213 | 491 | 424 | 225 | 492 | 596 | 3,900 | 547 | 458 | 219 | 444 | 601 | 471 | 211 | 478 | 502 | 3,931 | 7,831 |
| 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
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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.
Pre-Round Checklist for Gary Player Country Club
Your Game Plan for Gary Player Country Club
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:
- 7,831
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 76.0
- Slope:
- 147
Back
- Yards:
- 7,165
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 142
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,520
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.8
- Slope:
- 138
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,488
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 130
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Gary Player Country Club?
Gary Player Country Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,831 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,900 yards), back nine par 36 (3,931 yards).
What is the longest hole at Gary Player Country Club?
The longest hole is hole 14, a par 5 playing 601 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Gary Player Country Club?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 424 yards.
What should I shoot at Gary Player Country 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.