The Dunes Golf Links
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
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 | 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 | 352 | 503 | 384 | 355 | 200 | 354 | 432 | 194 | 355 | 3,129 | 434 | 399 | 171 | 535 | 422 | 359 | 195 | 381 | 519 | 3,415 | 6,544 |
| 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 The Dunes Golf Links
Your Game Plan for The 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:
- 6,800
- 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 The Dunes Golf Links?
The Dunes Golf Links is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,544 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,129 yards), back nine par 36 (3,415 yards).
What is the longest hole at The Dunes Golf Links?
The longest hole is hole 13, a par 5 playing 535 yards.
Which hole is hardest at The Dunes Golf Links?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 354 yards.
What should I shoot at The 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.