North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)
North Berwick, Scotland
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 · 7,200 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 |
Back
Rating 72.0 · Slope 135 · Par 72 · 6,800 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 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 |
Forward
Rating 72.0 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 5,600 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 11 | 83 | +11 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 22 | 94 | +22 |
| 25 | 28 | 100 | +28 |
| 30 | 33 | 105 | +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 | 454 | 584 | 459 | 398 | 166 | 410 | 440 | 167 | 394 | 3,472 | 402 | 451 | 175 | 537 | 410 | 408 | 168 | 387 | 585 | 3,523 | 6,995 |
| 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 North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)
Your Game Plan for North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)
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:
- 7,200
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 140
Back
- Yards:
- 6,800
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 135
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.0
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,600
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 125
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)?
North Berwick Golf Club (West Links) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,995 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,472 yards), back nine par 36 (3,523 yards).
What is the longest hole at North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)?
The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 585 yards.
Which hole is hardest at North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 410 yards.
What should I shoot at North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)?
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.