Leopard Creek Country Club (Malelane, South Africa) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Leopard Creek Country Club

Malelane, South Africa

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
6,000
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 21 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

2 bunkers
309 sq yd of sand — 0.1 bunkers per hole on average.
611 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.
2 bunkers · 17 greens · 0 fairway zones · 0 tee boxes · 2 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 76.0 · Slope 147 · Par 72 · 6,631 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 73.3 · Slope 141 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 81 +9
10 14 87 +15
15 20 93 +21
20 26 100 +28
25 32 106 +34
30 39 112 +40

Middle

Rating 70.7 · Slope 134 · Par 72 · 5,484 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 75 +3
10 11 81 +9
15 16 87 +15
20 22 93 +21
25 28 99 +27
30 34 105 +33

Forward

Rating 74.0 · Slope 141 · Par 72 · 5,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 82 +10
10 14 88 +16
15 21 95 +23
20 27 101 +29
25 33 107 +35
30 39 113 +41

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 35 4 4 3 5 4 5 3 4 5 37 72
Yards 333 509 376 370 143 262 157 405 412 2,967 370 279 124 465 308 487 167 359 474 3,033 6,000
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 · 262 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 · 509 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 · 124 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 · 167 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Leopard Creek Country Club

Your Game Plan for Leopard Creek 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:
6,631
Par:
72
Course Rating:
76.0
Slope:
147

Back

Yards:
6,000
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.3
Slope:
141

Middle

Yards:
5,484
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.7
Slope:
134

Forward

Yards:
5,200
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
141

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Leopard Creek Country Club?

Leopard Creek Country Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 6,000 total yards. Front nine par 35 (2,967 yards), back nine par 37 (3,033 yards).

What is the longest hole at Leopard Creek Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 509 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Leopard Creek Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 262 yards.

What should I shoot at Leopard Creek 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.