Muirfield (Honourable Company) (Gullane, Scotland) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Muirfield (Honourable Company)

Gullane, Scotland

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
7,087
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 360 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

178 bunkers
5,157 sq yd of sand — 9.9 bunkers per hole on average.
701 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.
1690 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
13.51 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 51 fairway zones.
178 bunkers · 36 greens · 51 fairway zones · 93 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 76.5 · Slope 148 · Par 71 · 7,245 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 12 89 +18
10 19 95 +24
15 25 102 +31
20 32 108 +37
25 38 115 +44
30 45 121 +50

Back

Rating 74.0 · Slope 142 · Par 71 · 6,730 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 83 +12
10 16 90 +19
15 22 96 +25
20 28 102 +31
25 34 108 +37
30 41 115 +44

Middle

Rating 70.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 74 +2
10 10 80 +8
15 15 85 +13
20 21 91 +19
25 27 97 +25
30 33 103 +31

Medal

Rating 71.5 · Slope 136 · Par 71 · 6,200 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 78 +7
10 13 84 +13
15 19 90 +19
20 25 96 +25
25 31 102 +31
30 37 108 +37

Forward

Rating 74.0 · Slope 132 · Par 73 · 5,800 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 81 +8
10 13 87 +14
15 19 93 +20
20 24 98 +25
25 30 104 +31
30 36 110 +37

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 36 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 35 71
Yards 449 367 379 180 559 469 185 444 554 3,586 475 385 381 191 449 417 188 567 448 3,501 7,087
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 · 469 yards

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

Longest Hole
Hole 17
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 4
Par 3 · 180 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 · 188 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Muirfield (Honourable Company)

Your Game Plan for Muirfield (Honourable Company)

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:
7,245
Par:
71
Course Rating:
76.5
Slope:
148

Back

Yards:
6,730
Par:
71
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
142

Middle

Yards:
6,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.0
Slope:
130

Medal

Yards:
6,200
Par:
71
Course Rating:
71.5
Slope:
136

Forward

Yards:
5,800
Par:
73
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
132

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Muirfield (Honourable Company)?

Muirfield (Honourable Company) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 7,087 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,586 yards), back nine par 35 (3,501 yards).

What is the longest hole at Muirfield (Honourable Company)?

The longest hole is hole 17, a par 5 playing 567 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Muirfield (Honourable Company)?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 469 yards.

What should I shoot at Muirfield (Honourable Company)?

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.