Description of Holes

Hole 1

A fantastic opening par 5, playing 420–560 yards. The fairway is wide, but watch out for the creek on the left and bunkers lining both sides. Only the longest hitters can reach the green in two; most players set up a comfortable third shot to a large, right-to-left sloping green. Par is a strong start here!

Hole 2

This par 4 dogleg left stretches 380–480 yards. Skilled players may attempt to cut the corner, but the fescue along the left fairway can punish wayward shots. The exposed green often catches the wind, shifting shots left to right. With its back-to-front slope, pin placement can make this green deceptively tricky.

Hole 3

A challenging, long par 3, 140–220 yards. Most players will need a long iron or even a fairway wood. Wind can make this hole particularly unforgiving, and the large green demands precision for a two-putt. Par is something to celebrate here!

Hole 4

One of the Midwest’s most unique holes, this short par 4 threads the ruins of the old Sheffield Brick and Tile Factory. A precise tee shot opens up the green, but errant drives into the ruins can force awkward recovery shots. Avoid overshooting the green, as a bunker and drop-off make getting back tricky.

Hole 5

Among the toughest on the course, this long par 4 measures 375–450 yards. A strong drive sets up your approach, but a poor tee shot may require a layup short of the creek and sand in front of the green. The large, left-to-right, back-to-front sloping green makes par a real accomplishment.

Hole 6

Don’t let its short yardage (100–185 yards) fool you. This par 3 is trickier than it looks. A creek and sand trap guard the left side of the green. Even a well-struck shot is only half the challenge: the expansive green features the steepest slopes on the course, mostly back-to-front. Par is a solid score here.

Hole 7- Signature Hole

Arguably the most demanding hole on the nine-hole links, this par 5 plays 390–500 yards and offers a thrilling risk-reward challenge. Bailey’s Creek hugs the left, and a pond guards the right. Players going for the green in two can score big, but risk the creek or one of three surrounding bunkers. Precision off the tee and on your second shot is key.

Hole 8

A medium-length par 4 with a pond to the right of the fairway. A good tee shot sets up a short- to mid-iron approach to an uphill, two-level green. The green slopes back-to-front, so landing on the correct tier is crucial for an aggressive putt. Accuracy on your approach will be rewarded.

Hole 9

This short par 4 finishing hole demands strategy. Many players opt for a fairway wood or long iron to avoid the pond in front of the green. Beware the infamous “Evergreen Triangle of Doom” left of the fairway. A solid tee shot sets up a short- to mid-iron approach to one of the largest greens on the course, featuring two tiers and a back-to-front slope.  After an enjoyable day playing the 2008 Iowa PGA 9-hole Course of the Year, we invite you to join us inside the clubhouse for a cold beverage, lunch or dinner.