Ballard Golf & Country Club Iowa
Ballard Golf & Country Club is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,350 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.4 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,350 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.4 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9122, -93.6060 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,350 | 72 | 70.4 | 123 |
| White/Blue | 6,230 | 72 | 69.8 | 122 |
| White | 6,110 | 72 | 69.2 | 121 |
| Gold | 5,546 | 72 | 66.4 | 117 |
| Red | 4,926 | 70 | 68.2 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.4/123 | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 6350 |
| White/Blue 69.8/122 | 338 | 370 | 507 | 355 | 441 | 169 | 355 | 384 | 136 | 3055 | 340 | 415 | 515 | 368 | 460 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 148 | 3175 | 6230 |
| White 69.2/121 | 338 | 370 | 507 | 355 | 441 | 169 | 355 | 384 | 136 | 3055 | 338 | 370 | 507 | 355 | 441 | 169 | 355 | 384 | 136 | 3055 | 6110 |
| Gold 66.4/117 | 328 | 360 | 430 | 312 | 393 | 157 | 344 | 329 | 120 | 2773 | 328 | 360 | 430 | 312 | 393 | 157 | 344 | 329 | 120 | 2773 | 5546 |
| Red 68.2/108 | 323 | 297 | 430 | 170 | 383 | 151 | 268 | 319 | 122 | 2463 | 323 | 297 | 430 | 170 | 383 | 151 | 268 | 319 | 122 | 2463 | 4926 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,350 yards, 70.4/123)
Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,546 yards, 66.4/117)
804 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,926 yards, 68.2/108)
1,424 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.8 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 shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 515 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 122 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ballard Golf & Country Club?
Ballard Golf & Country Club has a course rating of 70.4 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.2 with a slope of 108.
How long is Ballard Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Ballard Golf & Country Club plays 6,350 yards. The course is par 72 with 9 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ballard Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 460-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ballard Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,350 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,926 yards).
Is Ballard Golf & Country Club public or private?
Ballard Golf & Country Club is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ballard Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Cyclone golf performance center, Coldwater Golf Links (Ames), Veenker Memorial Golf Course (Ames), Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Ballard Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ballard Golf & 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 Ballard Golf & Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ballard Golf & 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 Ballard Golf & 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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