Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Course Layout
417 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 417 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 74.0 · 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 | 385 | 587 | 394 | 409 | 166 | 383 | 400 | 161 | 385 | 3,270 | 439 | 426 | 186 | 569 | 405 | 396 | 183 | 433 | 590 | 3,627 | 6,897 |
| 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 Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Your Game Plan for Yas Links Abu Dhabi
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Yas Links Abu Dhabi?
Yas Links Abu Dhabi is a par 71 course with 18 holes measuring 6,897 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,270 yards), back nine par 36 (3,627 yards).
What is the longest hole at Yas Links Abu Dhabi?
The longest hole is hole 18, a par 5 playing 590 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Yas Links Abu Dhabi?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 383 yards.
What should I shoot at Yas Links Abu Dhabi?
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.