Kauri Cliffs Golf Course

Q: Which hole is hardest at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course?

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

Northland, New Zealand

Par

Holes

Yards

6,767

Par 3 / 4 / 5

4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

256 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. 10 doglegs · 7 layup holes.

#	Par	Yards	Plays Like	Shape	Call
1	4	476	461 -15y · -49ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
2	4	491	445 -46y · -151ft	Sharp dogleg left (42.8°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (42.8°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
3	4	360	374 +14y · +46ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
4	5	562	559 -3y · -10ft	Sharp dogleg right (47.9°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 562y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
5	3	138	121 -17y · -56ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
6	4	409	421 +12y · +39ft	Moderate dogleg right (31.4°)	Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
7	3	216	240 +24y · +79ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
8	5	534	565 +31y · +102ft	Slight dogleg right (17.7°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 534y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
9	4	383	399 +16y · +52ft	Moderate dogleg left (29.0°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
10	4	366	345 -21y · -69ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
11	4	420	422 +2y · +7ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
12	3	209	210 +1y · +3ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
13	4	430	448 +18y · +59ft	Moderate dogleg left (39.8°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
14	3	230	212 -18y · -59ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
15	5	535	516 -19y · -62ft	Sharp dogleg left (56.6°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 535y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
16	4	356	321 -35y · -115ft	Sharp dogleg left (58.5°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (58.5°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
17	4	474	442 -32y · -105ft	Sharp dogleg left (44.9°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (44.9°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
18	5	540	565 +25y · +82ft	Sharp dogleg left (49.6°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 540y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
Total	72	7,129	Distances from OSM centerlines; elevation from SRTM (Open-Meteo).

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 256 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

71 bunkers

8,020 sq yd of sand — 3.9 bunkers per hole on average.

484 sq yd

Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.

570 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.

884 sq yd

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

12.36 ha of fairway

Total groomed playing surface across 20 fairway zones.

10 doglegs

6 sharp, 4 moderate. Plotting a line off the tee matters more here than pure distance.

7 layup holes

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

Hole 4: 562y

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

71 bunkers · 25 greens · 20 fairway zones · 92 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	373	559	402	374	195	424	440	218	403	3,388	374	364	163	536	422	404	195	402	519	3,379	6,767
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 · 424 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 · 559 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity

Hole 12

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 · 195 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Kauri Cliffs Golf Course

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 Kauri Cliffs Golf Course

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course?

Kauri Cliffs Golf Course is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,767 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,388 yards), back nine par 36 (3,379 yards).

What is the longest hole at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 559 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 424 yards.

What should I shoot at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course?

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.