Newcastle Golf Club (Newcastle, Australia) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Newcastle Golf Club

Newcastle, Australia

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,564
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 152 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

79 bunkers
8,671 sq yd of sand — 4.4 bunkers per hole on average.
481 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
487 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.
756 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
15.22 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 18 fairway zones.
79 bunkers · 18 greens · 18 fairway zones · 37 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 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 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 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 350 511 376 438 167 374 422 155 376 3,169 395 432 180 509 367 375 194 382 561 3,395 6,564
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 · 561 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 · 155 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 · 194 yards

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

Pre-Round Checklist for Newcastle Golf Club

Your Game Plan for Newcastle Golf 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:
6,800
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 Newcastle Golf Club?

Newcastle Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,564 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,169 yards), back nine par 36 (3,395 yards).

What is the longest hole at Newcastle Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 561 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Newcastle Golf Club?

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

What should I shoot at Newcastle Golf 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.