Dows Golf Course Iowa
Dows Golf Course is a par-35 public course in Iowa, playing 2,804 yards from the White tees with a rating of 67.2 and slope of 113.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 35 (3 par 3s, 4 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 2,804 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 67.2 / 113 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6546, -93.4811 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,804 | 35 | 67.2 | 113 |
| Red | 2,532 | 35 | 64.1 | 107 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 67.2/113 | 470 | 160 | 454 | 133 | 384 | 308 | 183 | 348 | 364 | 2804 | 0 | 2804 |
| Red 64.1/107 | 400 | 153 | 414 | 121 | 354 | 308 | 176 | 298 | 308 | 2532 | 0 | 2532 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (2,804 yards, 67.2/113)
Course rating 32.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (2,804 yards, 67.2/113)
Course rating 32.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (2,532 yards, 64.1/107)
272 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 29.1 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 4s.
Stroke index 17, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 470 yards. 16 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 133 yards. 121 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Dows Golf Course?
Dows Golf Course has a course rating of 67.2 and slope of 113 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.1 with a slope of 107.
How long is Dows Golf Course?
From the back tees, Dows Golf Course plays 2,804 yards. The course is par 35 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 4 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Dows Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 384-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Dows Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (2,804 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (2,532 yards).
Is Dows Golf Course public or private?
Dows Golf Course is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Dows Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Latimer Golf Club, Clarmond Country Club, Belmond Country Club, Highland Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Dows Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Dows Golf Course 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 Dows Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Dows Golf Course 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 Dows Golf Course 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.
Get strategy updates for Dows Golf Course
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Dows Golf Course
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Dows Golf Course is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping