Muirfield
Gullane, Scotland
Course Layout
237 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hole-by-Hole Strategy
Dogleg and layup calls derived from hole centerline geometry. 6 doglegs · 4 layup holes.
| # | Par | Yards | Plays Like | Shape | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 443 |
437
-6y · -20ft
|
Slight dogleg right (20.1°) | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 2 | 4 | 359 |
351
-8y · -26ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 3 | 4 | 367 |
373
+6y · +20ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 4 | 3 | 224 |
224
+0y · +0ft
|
Straight | Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short. |
| 5 | 5 | 550 |
557
+7y · +23ft
|
Straight | LAYUP Par 5 at 550y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards. |
| 6 | 4 | 460 |
468
+8y · +26ft
|
Sharp dogleg left (41.7°) | LAYUP Sharp left-hand dogleg (41.7°). Driver runs through the corner — 3-wood or long iron off the tee. |
| 7 | 3 | 184 |
183
-1y · -3ft
|
Straight | Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short. |
| 8 | 4 | 436 |
438
+2y · +7ft
|
Moderate dogleg right (39.0°) | Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach. |
| 9 | 5 | 549 |
543
-6y · -20ft
|
Slight dogleg left (15.5°) | LAYUP Par 5 at 549y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards. |
| 10 | 4 | 465 |
464
-1y · -3ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 11 | 4 | 385 |
387
+2y · +7ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 12 | 4 | 374 |
371
-3y · -10ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 13 | 3 | 187 |
190
+3y · +10ft
|
Straight | Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short. |
| 14 | 4 | 472 |
466
-6y · -20ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| 15 | 4 | 446 |
438
-8y · -26ft
|
Moderate dogleg right (25.3°) | Favor the left side off the tee — opens the angle for your approach. |
| 16 | 3 | 181 |
186
+5y · +16ft
|
Straight | Par 3 — pick the club that fits the full yardage, not one short. |
| 17 | 5 | 575 |
584
+9y · +30ft
|
Moderate dogleg left (36.0°) | LAYUP Par 5 at 575y — two-shot reach is elite only. Layup to your wedge distance wins scorecards. |
| 18 | 4 | 465 |
466
+1y · +3ft
|
Straight | Straightaway — driver safe if you're hitting it well. |
| Total | 71 | 7,122 | Distances from OSM centerlines; elevation from SRTM (Open-Meteo). | ||
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 237 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
About Muirfield
Muirfield is a privately owned golf links which is the home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Located in Gullane, Scotland, overlooking the Firth of Forth, Muirfield is one of the golf courses used in rotation for The Open Championship.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Tournament History & Records
Events Hosted
- The Open Championship — Hosted 16 times — most recently 2013
- Ryder Cup — Hosted 1973
- Walker Cup — Hosted 1959, 1979, 2011
Architecture
- • Harry S. Colt
- • Old Tom Morris
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 74.0 · Slope 140 · Par 72 · 7,000 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 |
Medal
Rating 72.0 · Slope 132 · Par 72 · 6,500 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 18 | 90 | +18 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +29 |
| 30 | 35 | 107 | +35 |
Club
Rating 70.0 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 74 | +2 |
| 10 | 9 | 79 | +7 |
| 15 | 15 | 85 | +13 |
| 20 | 20 | 90 | +18 |
| 25 | 26 | 96 | +24 |
| 30 | 31 | 101 | +29 |
Ladies
Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 86 | +14 |
| 15 | 18 | 91 | +19 |
| 20 | 24 | 97 | +25 |
| 25 | 30 | 103 | +31 |
| 30 | 36 | 109 | +37 |
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 | 389 | 548 | 422 | 403 | 178 | 420 | 410 | 192 | 381 | 3,343 | 412 | 392 | 188 | 538 | 431 | 435 | 150 | 369 | 550 | 3,465 | 6,808 |
| 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
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Pre-Round Checklist for Muirfield
Your Game Plan for Muirfield
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:
- 7,000
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 140
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,500
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 132
Club
- Yards:
- 6,000
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.0
- Slope:
- 125
Ladies
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 130
Play the Open Championship Rota
The rotating venues of golf's oldest major — St Andrews, Muirfield, Royal Birkdale, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, Turnberry, and friends.
See the full Open Championship Rota guide →Other Notable Courses near Gullane
Carnoustie Golf Links
ChampCarnoustie, Scotland
North Berwick Golf Club
North Berwick, Scotland
Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews, Scotland
Dumbarnie Links
Leven, Scotland
Muirfield (Honourable Company)
Gullane, Scotland
St Andrews Links (Old Course)
St Andrews, Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Muirfield?
Muirfield is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,808 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,343 yards), back nine par 36 (3,465 yards).
What is the longest hole at Muirfield?
The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 550 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Muirfield?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 420 yards.
What tournaments have been held at Muirfield?
- The Open Championship — Hosted 16 times — most recently 2013
- Ryder Cup — Hosted 1973
- Walker Cup — Hosted 1959, 1979, 2011
What should I shoot at Muirfield?
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.