Palm Meadows Golf Course (Gold Coast, Australia) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Palm Meadows Golf Course

Gold Coast, Australia

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,651
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3

Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 340 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

150 bunkers
36,718 sq yd of sand — 8.3 bunkers per hole on average.
2775 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
543 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.
22.1 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 36 fairway zones.
150 bunkers · 37 greens · 36 fairway zones · 99 tee boxes · 18 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 353 564 350 355 188 354 362 189 378 3,093 412 393 200 566 422 434 165 432 534 3,558 6,651
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 · 354 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 13
Par 5 · 566 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 16
Par 3 · 165 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Pre-Round Checklist for Palm Meadows Golf Course

Your Game Plan for Palm Meadows Golf Course

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 Palm Meadows Golf Course?

Palm Meadows Golf Course is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,651 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,093 yards), back nine par 36 (3,558 yards).

What is the longest hole at Palm Meadows Golf Course?

The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 566 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Palm Meadows Golf Course?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 354 yards.

What should I shoot at Palm Meadows Golf Course?

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.