Ellis Golf Course Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ellis Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, playing 6,502 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 77 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,502 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9981, -91.6957 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,502 | 72 | 77 | 137 |
| White | 6,149 | 72 | 75.1 | 132 |
| Gold | 5,583 | 72 | 71.9 | 126 |
| Open Division - IGA Women's Four-Ball | 5,864 | 72 | 73.5 | 129 |
| Red | 4,801 | 71 | 68.1 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 77/137 | 395 | 365 | 481 | 202 | 385 | 420 | 463 | 150 | 534 | 3395 | 321 | 155 | 519 | 350 | 155 | 306 | 314 | 569 | 418 | 3107 | 6502 |
| White 75.1/132 | 383 | 348 | 472 | 189 | 366 | 390 | 434 | 144 | 502 | 3228 | 303 | 143 | 497 | 338 | 132 | 283 | 303 | 536 | 386 | 2921 | 6149 |
| Gold 71.9/126 | 336 | 319 | 462 | 156 | 353 | 360 | 306 | 126 | 469 | 2887 | 281 | 96 | 484 | 316 | 122 | 263 | 266 | 519 | 349 | 2696 | 5583 |
| Open Division - IGA Women's Four-Ball 73.5/129 | 336 | 348 | 481 | 156 | 366 | 360 | 306 | 144 | 502 | 2999 | 321 | 155 | 497 | 316 | 122 | 283 | 303 | 519 | 349 | 2865 | 5864 |
| Red 68.1/114 | 324 | 309 | 394 | 128 | 254 | 340 | 296 | 116 | 390 | 2551 | 264 | 85 | 400 | 301 | 98 | 246 | 216 | 325 | 315 | 2250 | 4801 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,502 yards, 77/137)
Course rating 5.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,583 yards, 71.9/126)
919 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,801 yards, 68.1/114)
1,701 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Ellis Golf Course?
Ellis Golf Course has a course rating of 77 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.1 with a slope of 114.
How long is Ellis Golf Course?
From the back tees, Ellis Golf Course plays 6,502 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Ellis Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 17, a 569-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Ellis Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,502 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,801 yards).
Is Ellis Golf Course public or private?
Ellis Golf Course is a public golf course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Ellis Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Twin Pines Golf Course, Elmcrest Golf & Country Club, Saint Andrews Golf Course (Cedar Rapids), Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Ellis Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Ellis 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 Ellis Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Ellis 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 Ellis 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.
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