Whistling Straits (Straits)
Kohler, United States
Course Layout
1505 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 1505 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
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 74.5 · Slope 145 · Par 72 · 7,200 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 83 | +11 |
| 10 | 15 | 90 | +18 |
| 15 | 22 | 96 | +24 |
| 20 | 28 | 103 | +31 |
| 25 | 35 | 109 | +37 |
| 30 | 41 | 115 | +43 |
Back
Rating 72.5 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,700 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 79 | +7 |
| 10 | 13 | 85 | +13 |
| 15 | 19 | 91 | +19 |
| 20 | 25 | 97 | +25 |
| 25 | 31 | 104 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 110 | +38 |
Middle
Rating 70.5 · Slope 130 · Par 72 · 6,200 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 72.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,400 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 78 | +6 |
| 10 | 11 | 83 | +11 |
| 15 | 17 | 89 | +17 |
| 20 | 23 | 95 | +23 |
| 25 | 28 | 100 | +28 |
| 30 | 34 | 106 | +34 |
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 | 436 | 586 | 460 | 463 | 212 | 397 | 381 | 171 | 390 | 3,496 | 421 | 385 | 198 | 565 | 393 | 457 | 180 | 385 | 525 | 3,509 | 7,005 |
| 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 Whistling Straits (Straits)
Your Game Plan for Whistling Straits (Straits)
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:
- 74.5
- Slope:
- 145
Back
- Yards:
- 6,700
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.5
- Slope:
- 138
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,200
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 130
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,400
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 72.0
- Slope:
- 128
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Whistling Straits (Straits)?
Whistling Straits (Straits) is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 7,005 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,496 yards), back nine par 36 (3,509 yards).
What is the longest hole at Whistling Straits (Straits)?
The longest hole is hole 2, a par 5 playing 586 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Whistling Straits (Straits)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 397 yards.
What should I shoot at Whistling Straits (Straits)?
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.