Coldwater Golf Links Ames, Iowa
Coldwater Golf Links is a par-71 public course in Ames, Iowa, playing 6,787 yards from the Black (Tournament) tees with a rating of 72.6 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,787 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.6 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Ames, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0126, -93.6222 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (Tournament) | 6,787 | 71 | 72.6 | 126 |
| Blue (Champion) | 6,406 | 71 | 77.5 | 137 |
| White (Medal) | 5,898 | 71 | 74.6 | 131 |
| Blue-White Combo | 6,095 | 71 | 75.7 | 134 |
| Red | 5,057 | 71 | 69.7 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (Tournament) 72.6/126 | 323 | 460 | 534 | 395 | 186 | 449 | 528 | 139 | 390 | 3404 | 424 | 163 | 350 | 429 | 505 | 453 | 191 | 415 | 453 | 3383 | 6787 |
| Blue (Champion) 77.5/137 | 307 | 425 | 510 | 371 | 185 | 418 | 505 | 139 | 371 | 3231 | 396 | 147 | 328 | 413 | 476 | 417 | 170 | 395 | 433 | 3175 | 6406 |
| White (Medal) 74.6/131 | 290 | 397 | 442 | 341 | 161 | 399 | 482 | 121 | 341 | 2974 | 363 | 131 | 294 | 372 | 445 | 381 | 153 | 376 | 409 | 2924 | 5898 |
| Blue-White Combo 75.7/134 | 290 | 397 | 510 | 341 | 185 | 399 | 505 | 139 | 341 | 3107 | 363 | 147 | 294 | 372 | 476 | 381 | 170 | 376 | 409 | 2988 | 6095 |
| Red 69.7/118 | 238 | 317 | 402 | 287 | 131 | 338 | 432 | 100 | 316 | 2561 | 306 | 108 | 258 | 309 | 372 | 321 | 136 | 320 | 366 | 2496 | 5057 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (Tournament) (6,787 yards, 72.6/126)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (Medal) (5,898 yards, 74.6/131)
889 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,057 yards, 69.7/118)
1,730 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 534 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 139 yards. 100 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Coldwater Golf Links?
Coldwater Golf Links has a course rating of 72.6 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.7 with a slope of 118.
How long is Coldwater Golf Links?
From the back tees, Coldwater Golf Links plays 6,787 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Coldwater Golf Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 460-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Coldwater Golf Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black (Tournament) tees (6,787 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,057 yards).
Is Coldwater Golf Links public or private?
Coldwater Golf Links is a public golf course in Ames, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Coldwater Golf Links?
Nearby courses include Cyclone golf performance center, Veenker Memorial Golf Course (Ames), Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course, Homewood Golf Course (Ames).
Is there a yardage book for Coldwater Golf Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Coldwater Golf Links 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 Coldwater Golf Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Coldwater Golf Links 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 Coldwater Golf Links 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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