Emerald Hills Golf Club Arnold Parks, Iowa
Emerald Hills Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Arnold Parks, Iowa, playing 6,583 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.1 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,583 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Arnold Parks, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.3583, -95.1367 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,583 | 6,019 | 72 | 73.1 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,201 | 5,670 | 72 | 71 | 126 |
| Silver | 5,952 | 5,443 | 72 | 69.9 | 125 |
| White | 5,738 | 5,247 | 72 | 68.5 | 124 |
| Green | 5,364 | 4,905 | 72 | 66.3 | 121 |
| Red | 5,068 | 4,634 | 72 | 65.5 | 117 |
| Maroon | 4,782 | 4,373 | 72 | 63.7 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.1/133 | 385 | 174 | 422 | 551 | 395 | 290 | 166 | 502 | 400 | 3285 | 413 | 428 | 448 | 549 | 214 | 322 | 175 | 353 | 396 | 3298 | 6583 |
| Blue 71/126 | 365 | 151 | 418 | 543 | 383 | 276 | 124 | 453 | 357 | 3070 | 403 | 408 | 480 | 519 | 184 | 290 | 150 | 322 | 375 | 3131 | 6201 |
| Silver 69.9/125 | 345 | 151 | 368 | 523 | 371 | 276 | 124 | 453 | 357 | 2968 | 357 | 408 | 480 | 491 | 160 | 290 | 126 | 322 | 350 | 2984 | 5952 |
| White 68.5/124 | 345 | 134 | 368 | 523 | 371 | 245 | 116 | 414 | 343 | 2859 | 357 | 403 | 411 | 491 | 160 | 276 | 126 | 305 | 350 | 2879 | 5738 |
| Green 66.3/121 | 320 | 134 | 319 | 523 | 265 | 245 | 81 | 414 | 343 | 2644 | 318 | 367 | 387 | 491 | 124 | 276 | 102 | 305 | 350 | 2720 | 5364 |
| Red 65.5/117 | 320 | 118 | 319 | 499 | 265 | 195 | 81 | 394 | 313 | 2504 | 318 | 367 | 387 | 456 | 124 | 243 | 102 | 278 | 289 | 2564 | 5068 |
| Maroon 63.7/109 | 309 | 122 | 275 | 372 | 280 | 210 | 84 | 400 | 262 | 2314 | 276 | 322 | 388 | 416 | 130 | 249 | 107 | 283 | 297 | 2468 | 4782 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,583 yards, 73.1/133)
Course rating 1.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,738 yards, 68.5/124)
845 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Maroon (4,782 yards, 63.7/109)
1,801 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.3 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 551 yards. 2 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 166 yards. 84 from the Maroon tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Emerald Hills Golf Club?
Emerald Hills Golf Club has a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Maroon tees, the rating is 63.7 with a slope of 109.
How long is Emerald Hills Golf Club?
From the back tees, Emerald Hills Golf Club plays 6,583 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Emerald Hills Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 395-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Emerald Hills Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,583 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Maroon tees (4,782 yards).
Is Emerald Hills Golf Club public or private?
Emerald Hills Golf Club is a public golf course in Arnold Parks, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Emerald Hills Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Woodlyn Hills Golf Course (Milford), The Inn Golf Course, Brooks Golf Club (Okoboji), Okoboji View Golf Course (Spirit Lake).
Is there a yardage book for Emerald Hills Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Emerald Hills Golf Club 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 Emerald Hills Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Emerald Hills Golf Club 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 Emerald Hills Golf Club 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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