Monash Country Club

Q: Which hole is hardest at Monash Country Club?

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

Sydney, Australia

Par

Holes

Yards

6,637

Par 3 / 4 / 5

4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

175 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. 16 doglegs · 9 layup holes.

#	Par	Yards	Plays Like	Shape	Call
1	5	566	549 -17y · -56ft	Slight dogleg right (16.6°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 566y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
2	5	553	402 -151y · +66ft	Straight	LAYUP Par 5 at 553y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
2	4	376	402 +26y · +66ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
2	4	382	402 +20y · +66ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
3	4	295	160 -135y · +13ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
3	3	156	160 +4y · +13ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
4	4	419	401 -18y · +23ft	Moderate dogleg left (28.9°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
4	4	394	401 +7y · +23ft	Moderate dogleg right (33.5°)	Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
5	3	188	174 -14y · -13ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
5	3	178	174 -4y · -13ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
6	5	541	386 -155y · +0ft	Moderate dogleg right (27.5°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 541y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
6	4	386	386 +0y · +0ft	Moderate dogleg left (37.3°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
7	3	209	401 +192y · -39ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
7	4	413	401 -12y · -39ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
8	4	304	297 -7y · +26ft	Slight dogleg left (21.3°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
8	4	289	297 +8y · +26ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
9	4	395	522 +127y · -30ft	Moderate dogleg left (34.3°)	Favor the right side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach.
9	5	531	522 -9y · -30ft	Sharp dogleg left (67.8°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 531y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
10	4	428	514 +86y · -115ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
10	5	549	514 -35y · -115ft	Slight dogleg right (22.4°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 549y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
11	5	542	435 -107y · +56ft	Straight	LAYUP Par 5 at 542y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
11	4	418	435 +17y · +56ft	Slight dogleg left (15.3°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
12	3	164	361 +197y · -13ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
12	4	365	361 -4y · -13ft	Slight dogleg left (21.8°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
13	4	340	336 -4y · -13ft	Sharp dogleg left (45.4°)	LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (45.4°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee.
14	4	437	229 -208y · +66ft	Slight dogleg left (24.8°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
14	3	209	229 +20y · +66ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
15	4	329	530 +201y · -39ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
15	5	542	530 -12y · -39ft	Slight dogleg left (13.8°)	LAYUP Par 5 at 542y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
16	5	572	417 -155y · +39ft	Straight	LAYUP Par 5 at 572y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards.
16	4	405	417 +12y · +39ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
17	3	133	150 +17y · +23ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
17	3	143	150 +7y · +23ft	Straight	Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short.
18	4	424	349 -75y · +39ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
18	4	337	349 +12y · +39ft	Slight dogleg right (12.0°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
Hole 13	4	308	333 +25y · +82ft	Straight	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
Hole 1	4	383	399 +16y · +52ft	Slight dogleg left (16.3°)	Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well.
Total	148	13,603	Distances from OSM centerlines; elevation from SRTM (Open-Meteo).

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 175 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

66 bunkers

10,859 sq yd of sand — 3.7 bunkers per hole on average.

421 sq yd

Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.

578 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.

11.61 ha of fairway

Total groomed playing surface across 22 fairway zones.

16 doglegs

2 sharp, 14 moderate. Plotting a line off the tee matters more here than pure distance.

9 layup holes

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

Hole 16: 572y

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

66 bunkers · 22 greens · 22 fairway zones · 59 tee boxes · 5 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 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	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	396	569	411	412	171	374	408	153	411	3,305	373	391	188	501	373	353	160	413	580	3,332	6,637
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 · 374 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 · 580 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity

Hole 8

Par 3 · 153 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 · 160 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Monash Country 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 18 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 Monash 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.

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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 Monash Country Club?

Monash Country Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,637 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,305 yards), back nine par 36 (3,332 yards).

What is the longest hole at Monash Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 580 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Monash Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 374 yards.

What should I shoot at Monash 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.