Oitavos Dunes Golf Links
Cascais, Portugal
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 74.1 · Slope 128 · Par 71 · 6,372 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 83 | +12 |
| 10 | 14 | 89 | +18 |
| 15 | 20 | 94 | +23 |
| 20 | 26 | 100 | +29 |
| 25 | 31 | 106 | +35 |
| 30 | 37 | 111 | +40 |
Medal
Rating 72.1 · Slope 124 · Par 71 · 5,967 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 79 | +8 |
| 10 | 12 | 84 | +13 |
| 15 | 18 | 90 | +19 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +24 |
| 25 | 29 | 101 | +30 |
| 30 | 34 | 106 | +35 |
Club
Rating 70.3 · Slope 120 · Par 71 · 5,605 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 75 | +4 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +9 |
| 15 | 15 | 86 | +15 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +20 |
| 25 | 26 | 96 | +25 |
| 30 | 31 | 101 | +30 |
Ladies
Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 86 | +14 |
| 15 | 18 | 91 | +19 |
| 20 | 24 | 97 | +25 |
| 25 | 30 | 103 | +31 |
| 30 | 36 | 109 | +37 |
Forward
Rating 69.1 · Slope 115 · Par 71 · 4,488 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 72 | +1 |
| 10 | 8 | 77 | +6 |
| 15 | 13 | 82 | +11 |
| 20 | 18 | 88 | +17 |
| 25 | 24 | 93 | +22 |
| 30 | 29 | 98 | +27 |
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Yards | 380 | 317 | 187 | 324 | 434 | 399 | 473 | 537 | 165 | 3,216 | 409 | 321 | 216 | 488 | 155 | 176 | 524 | 434 | 433 | 3,156 | 6,372 |
| 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 Oitavos Dunes Golf Links
Your Game Plan for Oitavos Dunes Golf 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:
- 6,372
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 74.1
- Slope:
- 128
Medal
- Yards:
- 5,967
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 72.1
- Slope:
- 124
Club
- Yards:
- 5,605
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 70.3
- Slope:
- 120
Ladies
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 4,488
- Par:
- 71
- Course Rating:
- 69.1
- Slope:
- 115
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Oitavos Dunes Golf Links?
Oitavos Dunes Golf Links is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,372 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,216 yards), back nine par 35 (3,156 yards).
What is the longest hole at Oitavos Dunes Golf Links?
The longest hole is hole 8, a par 5 playing 537 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Oitavos Dunes Golf Links?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 399 yards.
What should I shoot at Oitavos Dunes Golf 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.