Ocean Course at Hualālai
Kona, HI, United States
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 · 7,117 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 71.5 · Slope 134 · Par 72 · 6,632 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 77 | +5 |
| 10 | 11 | 83 | +11 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +29 |
| 30 | 35 | 107 | +35 |
Middle
Rating 69.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 6,032 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 72 | +0 |
| 10 | 8 | 77 | +5 |
| 15 | 14 | 83 | +11 |
| 20 | 20 | 89 | +17 |
| 25 | 25 | 94 | +22 |
| 30 | 31 | 100 | +28 |
Forward
Rating 71.0 · Slope 122 · Par 72 · 5,374 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 81 | +9 |
| 15 | 15 | 86 | +14 |
| 20 | 21 | 92 | +20 |
| 25 | 26 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 31 | 102 | +30 |
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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 407 | 425 | 180 | 555 | 390 | 455 | 205 | 380 | 545 | 3,542 | 405 | 165 | 530 | 440 | 360 | 195 | 445 | 575 | 460 | 3,575 | 7,117 |
| 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 Ocean Course at Hualālai
Your Game Plan for Ocean Course at Hualālai
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:
- 7,117
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 140
Back
- Yards:
- 6,632
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 71.5
- Slope:
- 134
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,032
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 69.0
- Slope:
- 128
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,374
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 71.0
- Slope:
- 122
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Ocean Course at Hualālai?
Ocean Course at Hualālai is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,117 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,542 yards), back nine par 36 (3,575 yards).
What is the longest hole at Ocean Course at Hualālai?
The longest hole is hole 17, a par 5 playing 575 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Ocean Course at Hualālai?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 455 yards.
What should I shoot at Ocean Course at Hualālai?
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.