Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek Storm Lake, Iowa
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek is a par-72 public course in Storm Lake, Iowa, playing 6,708 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,708 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Storm Lake, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6652, -95.2648 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,708 | 72 | 72.8 | 126 |
| White | 6,444 | 72 | 71.7 | 123 |
| Gold | 5,764 | 72 | 68.5 | 113 |
| Red | 5,465 | 72 | 72.6 | 120 |
| Silver | 4,555 | 72 | 67.4 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.8/126 | 507 | 416 | 218 | 465 | 386 | 180 | 386 | 406 | 409 | 3373 | 397 | 443 | 387 | 494 | 341 | 152 | 540 | 181 | 400 | 3335 | 6708 |
| White 71.7/123 | 489 | 400 | 208 | 458 | 375 | 168 | 374 | 390 | 394 | 3256 | 372 | 425 | 377 | 466 | 328 | 140 | 520 | 171 | 389 | 3188 | 6444 |
| Gold 68.5/113 | 454 | 329 | 172 | 426 | 319 | 150 | 307 | 312 | 359 | 2828 | 316 | 391 | 362 | 455 | 314 | 130 | 475 | 155 | 338 | 2936 | 5764 |
| Red 72.6/120 | 447 | 315 | 141 | 421 | 314 | 133 | 286 | 305 | 321 | 2683 | 312 | 386 | 321 | 436 | 287 | 125 | 470 | 115 | 330 | 2782 | 5465 |
| Silver 67.4/106 | 364 | 270 | 116 | 360 | 250 | 106 | 220 | 232 | 265 | 2183 | 282 | 312 | 280 | 400 | 235 | 88 | 453 | 77 | 245 | 2372 | 4555 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,708 yards, 72.8/126)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,764 yards, 68.5/113)
944 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,555 yards, 67.4/106)
2,153 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 540 yards. 33 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 152 yards. 88 from the Silver tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Silver tees, the rating is 67.4 with a slope of 106.
How long is Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
From the back tees, Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek plays 6,708 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 443-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,708 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (4,555 yards).
Is Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek public or private?
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek is a public golf course in Storm Lake, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
Nearby courses include Alta Golf & Country Club, Alta Golf and Country Club, Sunrise Pointe Golf Course, Storm Lake Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek 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 Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek 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 Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek 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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