Royal West Norfolk Golf Club (Brancaster, England) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club aerial view

Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

Brancaster, England

Par
71
Holes
18
Yards
6,671
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 11 · 3
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Course Layout

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

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 145 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

52 bunkers
1,138 sq yd of sand — 2.9 bunkers per hole on average.
472 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.
6.26 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 21 fairway zones.
52 bunkers · 14 greens · 21 fairway zones · 40 tee boxes · 0 water hazards.

About Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is a golf club in Brancaster, Norfolk, England, about 7 miles (11 km) east of Hunstanton, between Brancaster Bay and the salt marshes. The links course opened in 1892. Andrew Collison is the professional at the club. The "Royal" club name is named after Edward VII, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of opening.

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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 · 7,000 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

Medal

Rating 72.0 · Slope 132 · Par 72 · 6,500 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 78 +6
10 12 84 +12
15 18 90 +18
20 23 95 +23
25 29 101 +29
30 35 107 +35

Club

Rating 70.0 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,000 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 74 +2
10 9 79 +7
15 15 85 +13
20 20 90 +18
25 26 96 +24
30 31 101 +29

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

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 362 531 409 412 150 420 412 166 436 3,298 415 360 187 541 445 366 151 402 506 3,373 6,671
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 · 420 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 · 541 yards

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

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 5
Par 3 · 150 yards

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

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 3 · 151 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

Your Game Plan for Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

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:
7,000
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.0
Slope:
140

Medal

Yards:
6,500
Par:
72
Course Rating:
72.0
Slope:
132

Club

Yards:
6,000
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.0
Slope:
125

Ladies

Yards:
5,400
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club?

Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,671 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,298 yards), back nine par 36 (3,373 yards).

What is the longest hole at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 541 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 420 yards.

What should I shoot at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club?

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.