Hutt Golf Club

Q: Which hole is hardest at Hutt Golf Club?

Hole 6 has stroke index 1 — the hardest hole on the scorecard.

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Par

Holes

Yards

6,699

Par 3 / 4 / 5

4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Hole-by-Hole Strategy

Dogleg and layup calls derived from hole centerline geometry. 17 doglegs · 3 layup holes.

#	Par	Yards	Plays Like	Shape	Call
1	4	359	264 -95y · -7ft	Moderate dogleg left (31.4°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
1	4	266	264 -2y · -7ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
2	5	541	406 -135y · +3ft	Slight dogleg right (13.9°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 541y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
2	4	405	406 +1y · +3ft	Slight dogleg right (23.6°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
3	3	176	388 +212y · -10ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
3	4	391	388 -3y · -10ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
4	5	526	131 -395y · +7ft	Moderate dogleg right (35.7°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 526y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
4	3	129	131 +2y · +7ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
5	4	374	479 +105y · +10ft	Slight dogleg right (24.6°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
5	5	476	479 +3y · +10ft	Slight dogleg right (17.1°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
6	4	371	156 -215y · +7ft	Slight dogleg left (20.5°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
6	3	154	156 +2y · +7ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
7	4	362	402 +40y · -16ft	Slight dogleg right (21.7°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
7	4	407	402 -5y · -16ft	Slight dogleg right (14.0°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
8	3	151	351 +200y · +13ft	Moderate dogleg right (28.1°)	Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
8	4	347	351 +4y · +13ft	Slight dogleg right (17.2°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
9	4	398	326 -72y · -13ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
9	4	330	326 -4y · -13ft	Slight dogleg right (17.7°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
10	5	473	472 -1y · -3ft	Slight dogleg left (16.0°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
11	3	170	172 +2y · +7ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
12	4	389	388 -1y · -3ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
13	4	384	387 +3y · +10ft	Slight dogleg right (15.9°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
14	4	303	304 +1y · +3ft	Slight dogleg right (18.6°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
15	4	379	385 +6y · +20ft	Slight dogleg left (13.9°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
16	3	162	168 +6y · +20ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
17	4	336	331 -5y · -16ft	Moderate dogleg right (30.0°)	Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
18	5	509	509 +0y · +0ft	Straight	LAYUP Par 5 at 509y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
?	3	151	123 -28y · -3ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
?	3	155	123 -32y · -3ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
?	3	184	123 -61y · -3ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
?	3	124	123 -1y · -3ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
Total	119	9,882	Distances from OSM centerlines; elevation from SRTM (Open-Meteo).

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 208 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

55 bunkers

4,486 sq yd of sand — 3.1 bunkers per hole on average.

582 sq yd avg green

Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.

1131 sq yd

Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.

19.82 ha of fairway

Total groomed playing surface across 31 fairway zones.

17 doglegs

0 sharp, 17 moderate. Plotting a line off the tee matters more here than pure distance.

3 layup holes

Best played as three-shot holes for anyone outside single figures — chasing them turns pars into doubles.

Hole 2: 541y

The longest hole on the card — par 5. Know your layup number before you tee off.

55 bunkers · 33 greens · 31 fairway zones · 89 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 72.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,800 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

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

Club

Rating 68.5 · Slope 120 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	2	70	+-2
10	7	76	+4
15	12	81	+9
20	18	86	+14
25	23	92	+20
30	28	97	+25

Forward

Rating 72.0 · Slope 125 · Par 74 · 5,400 yards

Your Handicap	Course HCP	Expected Score	Over Par
5	4	76	+2
10	9	81	+7
15	15	87	+13
20	20	92	+18
25	26	98	+24
30	31	103	+29

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	4	3	4	4	3	4	35	4	4	3	5	4	4	3	4	5	36	71
Yards	383	549	414	357	179	429	402	193	385	3,291	374	398	176	531	397	423	156	424	529	3,408	6,699
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 · 429 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 · 549 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity

Hole 16

Par 3 · 156 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Hutt Golf Club

Know your average distance off the tee — budget for 11 par-4 tee shots. Check 4 par-3 yardages — pick your go-to clubs now, not on the tee. Plan hole 6 (hardest) for bogey — don't chase birdie there. Hole 2 is long — know your layup number. Arrive 45 min early — 15 range, 10 short game, 10 putting, 10 to the tee.

Your Game Plan for Hutt Golf 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.

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Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:: 6,800
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 72.0
Slope:: 130

Medal

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

Club

Yards:: 6,000
Par:: 72
Course Rating:: 68.5
Slope:: 120

Forward

Yards:: 5,400
Par:: 74
Course Rating:: 72.0
Slope:: 125

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Hutt Golf Club?

Hutt Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,699 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,291 yards), back nine par 36 (3,408 yards).

What is the longest hole at Hutt Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 549 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Hutt Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 429 yards.

What should I shoot at Hutt 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.