The Hills Golf Club
Queenstown, New Zealand
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 75.3 · Slope 141 · Par 72 · 6,596 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 85 | +13 |
| 10 | 16 | 91 | +19 |
| 15 | 22 | 97 | +25 |
| 20 | 28 | 104 | +32 |
| 25 | 34 | 110 | +38 |
| 30 | 41 | 116 | +44 |
Medal
Rating 70.5 · Slope 125 · Par 72 · 6,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 80 | +8 |
| 15 | 15 | 86 | +14 |
| 20 | 21 | 91 | +19 |
| 25 | 26 | 97 | +25 |
| 30 | 32 | 102 | +30 |
Back
Rating 73.1 · Slope 137 · Par 72 · 6,129 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 86 | +14 |
| 15 | 19 | 92 | +20 |
| 20 | 25 | 98 | +26 |
| 25 | 31 | 105 | +33 |
| 30 | 37 | 111 | +39 |
Club
Rating 70.6 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 5,649 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 81 | +9 |
| 15 | 16 | 86 | +14 |
| 20 | 22 | 92 | +20 |
| 25 | 27 | 98 | +26 |
| 30 | 33 | 104 | +32 |
Forward
Rating 72.9 · Slope 132 · Par 74 · 5,073 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 78 | +4 |
| 10 | 11 | 83 | +9 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 448 | 317 | 339 | 144 | 239 | 326 | 142 | 392 | 452 | 2,799 | 145 | 361 | 306 | 442 | 311 | 329 | 131 | 452 | 373 | 2,850 | 5,649 |
| 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 The Hills Golf Club
Your Game Plan for The Hills 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:
- 6,596
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 75.3
- Slope:
- 141
Medal
- Yards:
- 6,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 125
Back
- Yards:
- 6,129
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.1
- Slope:
- 137
Club
- Yards:
- 5,649
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.6
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,073
- Par:
- 74
- Course Rating:
- 72.9
- Slope:
- 132
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at The Hills Golf Club?
The Hills Golf Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 5,649 total yards. Front nine par 36 (2,799 yards), back nine par 36 (2,850 yards).
What is the longest hole at The Hills Golf Club?
The longest hole is hole 9, a par 5 playing 452 yards.
Which hole is hardest at The Hills Golf Club?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 326 yards.
What should I shoot at The Hills 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.