Gates Park Golf Course Waterloo, Iowa
Gates Park Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Waterloo, Iowa, playing 6,839 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,839 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.5235, -92.3236 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,839 | 72 | 71.9 | 123 |
| Yellow | 6,382 | 72 | 75.8 | 129 |
| White | 6,062 | 72 | 74 | 126 |
| Red | 5,568 | 72 | 71 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.9/123 | 384 | 536 | 395 | 196 | 435 | 526 | 392 | 185 | 401 | 3450 | 493 | 373 | 189 | 424 | 440 | 523 | 367 | 182 | 398 | 3389 | 6839 |
| Yellow 75.8/129 | 371 | 478 | 362 | 141 | 422 | 506 | 370 | 174 | 380 | 3204 | 483 | 336 | 166 | 405 | 402 | 506 | 346 | 162 | 372 | 3178 | 6382 |
| White 74/126 | 348 | 461 | 345 | 130 | 407 | 479 | 356 | 164 | 352 | 3042 | 463 | 321 | 158 | 391 | 354 | 492 | 332 | 153 | 356 | 3020 | 6062 |
| Red 71/123 | 279 | 422 | 299 | 119 | 375 | 408 | 323 | 154 | 316 | 2695 | 452 | 299 | 151 | 375 | 334 | 457 | 317 | 145 | 343 | 2873 | 5568 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,839 yards, 71.9/123)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,062 yards, 74/126)
777 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,568 yards, 71/123)
1,271 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 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 536 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 182 yards. 145 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Gates Park Golf Course?
Gates Park Golf Course has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71 with a slope of 123.
How long is Gates Park Golf Course?
From the back tees, Gates Park Golf Course plays 6,839 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Gates Park Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 435-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Gates Park Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,839 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,568 yards).
Is Gates Park Golf Course public or private?
Gates Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Waterloo, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Gates Park Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Red Carpet Golf Course (Waterloo), Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course (Waterloo), Cedar Valley Golf Center (Waterloo), Sunnyside Country Club (Waterloo).
Is there a yardage book for Gates Park Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Gates Park 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 Gates Park Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Gates Park 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 Gates Park 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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