National Golf Links of America
Southampton, United States
Course Layout
767 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 767 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
About National Golf Links of America
National Golf Links of America is a prestigious links-style golf course in Southampton, New York, located on Long Island between Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and Peconic Bay. Though the course is noted for hosting the initial Walker Cup in 1922, which the United States won 8 and 4, it has never hosted a major men's championship. The Walker Cup was again held at the National in 2013.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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 74.3 · Slope 139 · Par 72 · 6,935 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 83 | +11 |
| 10 | 15 | 89 | +17 |
| 15 | 21 | 95 | +23 |
| 20 | 27 | 101 | +29 |
| 25 | 33 | 107 | +35 |
| 30 | 39 | 114 | +42 |
Back
Rating 72.3 · Slope 133 · Par 72 · 6,505 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +12 |
| 15 | 18 | 90 | +18 |
| 20 | 24 | 96 | +24 |
| 25 | 30 | 102 | +30 |
| 30 | 36 | 108 | +36 |
Middle
Rating 68.8 · Slope 127 · Par 72 · 5,811 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 71 | +-1 |
| 10 | 8 | 77 | +5 |
| 15 | 14 | 82 | +10 |
| 20 | 19 | 88 | +16 |
| 25 | 25 | 94 | +22 |
| 30 | 31 | 99 | +27 |
Forward
Rating 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 11 | 83 | +11 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 28 | 100 | +28 |
| 30 | 34 | 106 | +34 |
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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 330 | 330 | 426 | 195 | 478 | 141 | 478 | 400 | 540 | 3,318 | 450 | 432 | 459 | 174 | 393 | 417 | 415 | 375 | 502 | 3,617 | 6,935 |
| 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.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for National Golf Links of America
Your Game Plan for National Golf Links of America
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:
- 6,935
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.3
- Slope:
- 139
Back
- Yards:
- 6,505
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.3
- Slope:
- 133
Middle
- Yards:
- 5,811
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 68.8
- Slope:
- 127
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 128
Other Notable Courses near Southampton
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at National Golf Links of America?
National Golf Links of America is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 6,935 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,318 yards), back nine par 36 (3,617 yards).
What is the longest hole at National Golf Links of America?
The longest hole is hole 9, a par 5 playing 540 yards.
Which hole is hardest at National Golf Links of America?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 141 yards.
What should I shoot at National Golf Links of America?
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.