Lake Karrinyup Country Club (Perth, Australia) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
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Parkland / Sand Championship Venue

Lake Karrinyup Country Club

Perth, Australia

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,791
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3
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Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 51 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

2 bunkers
446 sq yd of sand — 0.1 bunkers per hole on average.
307 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
670 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.
1176 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
12.4 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 14 fairway zones.
2 bunkers · 20 greens · 14 fairway zones · 15 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About Lake Karrinyup Country Club

Lake Karrinyup Country Club is a private golf club located in Karrinyup, Western Australia. The golf club consists of an 18-hole championship golf course, and a 9-hole "short course". The championship layout at Lake Karrinyup was founded in 1928, designed by Alex Russell who was the Australian partner of the famed golf course architect, Alister MacKenzie.

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Tournament History & Records

Events Hosted

  • Perth International (PGA) — Hosted 2012–2015

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 73.5 · Slope 135 · Par 72 · 6,800 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 81 +9
10 13 87 +15
15 19 93 +21
20 25 99 +27
25 31 105 +33
30 37 111 +39

Men's

Rating 71.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 6,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 76 +4
10 10 81 +9
15 16 87 +15
20 22 93 +21
25 27 98 +26
30 33 104 +32

Ladies'

Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 74 · 5,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 78 +4
10 11 84 +10
15 16 89 +15
20 22 95 +21
25 28 101 +27
30 34 107 +33

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 402 543 429 378 176 385 365 193 379 3,250 355 445 151 560 428 424 166 445 567 3,541 6,791
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 · 385 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 18
Par 5 · 567 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 · 151 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 · 166 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Lake Karrinyup Country Club

Your Game Plan for Lake Karrinyup 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:
6,800
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.5
Slope:
135

Men's

Yards:
6,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
71.0
Slope:
128

Ladies'

Yards:
5,400
Par:
74
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
130

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Lake Karrinyup Country Club?

Lake Karrinyup Country Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,791 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,250 yards), back nine par 36 (3,541 yards).

What is the longest hole at Lake Karrinyup Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 567 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Lake Karrinyup Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 385 yards.

What tournaments have been held at Lake Karrinyup Country Club?
  • Perth International (PGA) — Hosted 2012–2015
What should I shoot at Lake Karrinyup 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.