Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)
Portrush, Northern Ireland
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 | 391 | 555 | 412 | 458 | 187 | 382 | 435 | 185 | 458 | 3,463 | 439 | 440 | 208 | 539 | 396 | 400 | 176 | 398 | 590 | 3,586 | 7,049 |
| 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.
Pre-Round Checklist for Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)
Your Game Plan for Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)
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 Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)?
Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 7,049 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,463 yards), back nine par 36 (3,586 yards).
What is the longest hole at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)?
The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 590 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 382 yards.
What should I shoot at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Valley)?
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.