Briarwood Club of Ankeny Iowa
Briarwood Club of Ankeny is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 7,019 yards from the Blue tees.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,019 yards |
| Tee Options | 15 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7563, -93.5901 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,576 | 72 | 71.7 | 130 |
| Black/Burgundy | 6,521 | 72 | 71.4 | 128 |
| Burgundy | 6,300 | 72 | 70.1 | 127 |
| Burgundy/Tan | 6,106 | 72 | 69.3 | 125 |
| Tan | 6,005 | 72 | 68.6 | 123 |
| Tan/Teal | 5,613 | 72 | 67 | 118 |
| Teal | 5,323 | 72 | 65.5 | 114 |
| Gold | 4,506 | 72 | 62.4 | 105 |
| Melvey Tee | 3,406 | 72 | 58.6 | 99 |
| Blue | 7,019 | 72 | - | - |
| Green | 6,669 | 72 | - | - |
| White | 6,038 | 72 | - | - |
| White/Gold | 5,876 | 72 | - | - |
| Gold/Purple | 4,678 | 72 | - | - |
| Green/White | 6,286 | 72 | - | - |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.7/130 | 330 | 328 | 175 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 195 | 505 | 340 | 3259 | 385 | 187 | 370 | 540 | 202 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3317 | 6576 |
| Black/Burgundy 71.4/128 | 330 | 328 | 165 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 174 | 505 | 340 | 3228 | 385 | 175 | 370 | 540 | 190 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3293 | 6521 |
| Burgundy 70.1/127 | 320 | 315 | 165 | 396 | 412 | 517 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3119 | 370 | 175 | 352 | 521 | 190 | 323 | 370 | 497 | 383 | 3181 | 6300 |
| Burgundy/Tan 69.3/125 | 320 | 315 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3013 | 355 | 160 | 352 | 512 | 190 | 323 | 356 | 497 | 348 | 3093 | 6106 |
| Tan 68.6/123 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 163 | 482 | 318 | 2967 | 355 | 160 | 343 | 512 | 173 | 310 | 356 | 481 | 348 | 3038 | 6005 |
| Tan/Teal 67/118 | 313 | 307 | 133 | 354 | 319 | 432 | 163 | 454 | 300 | 2775 | 355 | 160 | 305 | 447 | 173 | 310 | 306 | 481 | 301 | 2838 | 5613 |
| Teal 65.5/114 | 286 | 261 | 114 | 354 | 319 | 432 | 142 | 454 | 300 | 2662 | 322 | 128 | 305 | 447 | 165 | 273 | 306 | 414 | 301 | 2661 | 5323 |
| Gold 62.4/105 | 226 | 179 | 114 | 288 | 272 | 357 | 92 | 412 | 275 | 2215 | 274 | 128 | 252 | 370 | 108 | 240 | 296 | 364 | 259 | 2291 | 4506 |
| Melvey Tee 58.6/99 | 185 | 179 | 114 | 185 | 185 | 275 | 92 | 285 | 170 | 1670 | 180 | 128 | 175 | 275 | 108 | 240 | 165 | 290 | 175 | 1736 | 3406 |
| Blue | 443 | 149 | 488 | 512 | 422 | 461 | 191 | 370 | 408 | 3444 | 406 | 448 | 541 | 191 | 527 | 169 | 395 | 433 | 465 | 3575 | 7019 |
| Green | 423 | 136 | 470 | 500 | 400 | 435 | 175 | 350 | 390 | 3279 | 350 | 428 | 511 | 175 | 517 | 155 | 379 | 418 | 457 | 3390 | 6669 |
| White | 394 | 127 | 460 | 476 | 385 | 405 | 152 | 302 | 322 | 3023 | 267 | 370 | 462 | 150 | 481 | 140 | 367 | 388 | 390 | 3015 | 6038 |
| White/Gold | 340 | 127 | 460 | 476 | 316 | 369 | 152 | 302 | 322 | 2864 | 267 | 370 | 462 | 150 | 481 | 140 | 367 | 388 | 387 | 3012 | 5876 |
| Gold/Purple | 295 | 92 | 345 | 375 | 290 | 330 | 111 | 225 | 230 | 2293 | 205 | 305 | 363 | 124 | 390 | 103 | 225 | 330 | 340 | 2385 | 4678 |
| Green/White | 394 | 136 | 470 | 500 | 400 | 405 | 152 | 350 | 322 | 3129 | 267 | 370 | 511 | 150 | 517 | 155 | 379 | 418 | 390 | 3157 | 6286 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,019 yards)
Handicap 10-20: Teal (5,323 yards, 65.5/114)
1,696 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Melvey Tee (3,406 yards, 58.6/99)
3,613 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 13.4 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 541 yards. 14 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 191 yards. 92 from the Melvey Tee tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
From the back tees, Briarwood Club of Ankeny plays 7,019 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 512-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (7,019 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Melvey Tee tees (3,406 yards).
Is Briarwood Club of Ankeny public or private?
Briarwood Club of Ankeny is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
Nearby courses include Talons of Tuscany Golf Club, Otter Creek Golf Course, Ankeny Golf and Country Club (Ankeny), Woodland Hills Golf Course (Des Moines).
Is there a yardage book for Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Briarwood Club of Ankeny 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 Briarwood Club of Ankeny?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Briarwood Club of Ankeny 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 Briarwood Club of Ankeny 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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