Alta Golf and Country Club Iowa
Alta Golf and Country Club is a par-71 private course in Iowa, playing 11,836 yards from the White tees.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 11,836 yards |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6694, -95.2967 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul | 6,756 | 71 | 73.5 | 133 |
| Blanco | 6,384 | 71 | 71.4 | 127 |
| Dorado | 6,072 | 71 | 70.2 | 123 |
| Red | 10,300 | 71 | - | - |
| White | 11,836 | 71 | - | - |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul 73.5/133 | 241 | 307 | 339 | 163 | 521 | 346 | 578 | 366 | 448 | 3309 | 411 | 200 | 446 | 399 | 176 | 408 | 355 | 623 | 429 | 3447 | 6756 |
| Blanco 71.4/127 | 223 | 297 | 317 | 155 | 506 | 319 | 556 | 348 | 425 | 3146 | 386 | 187 | 427 | 352 | 164 | 377 | 332 | 604 | 409 | 3238 | 6384 |
| Dorado 70.2/123 | 204 | 286 | 296 | 147 | 495 | 307 | 533 | 327 | 401 | 2996 | 366 | 173 | 408 | 337 | 132 | 358 | 320 | 585 | 397 | 3076 | 6072 |
| Red | 268 | 418 | 298 | 301 | 151 | 481 | 285 | 106 | 267 | 2575 | 2575 | 5150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7725 | 10300 |
| White | 275 | 481 | 348 | 364 | 186 | 550 | 330 | 122 | 303 | 2959 | 2959 | 5918 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8877 | 11836 |
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (11,836 yards)
Handicap 10-20: Red (10,300 yards)
1,536 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Dorado (6,072 yards, 70.2/123)
5,764 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 5918 yards. 2959 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 275 yards. 204 from the DORADO tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Alta Golf and Country Club?
From the back tees, Alta Golf and Country Club plays 11,836 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Alta Golf and Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 330-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Alta Golf and Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (11,836 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Dorado tees (6,072 yards).
Is Alta Golf and Country Club public or private?
Alta Golf and Country Club is a private golf course in Iowa. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Alta Golf and Country Club?
Nearby courses include Alta Golf & Country Club, Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek (Storm Lake), Sunrise Pointe Golf Course, Storm Lake Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Alta Golf and Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Alta Golf and Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Alta Golf and Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Alta Golf and Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Alta Golf and Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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