Glen Oaks Country Club West Des Moines, Iowa
Glen Oaks Country Club is a par-71 private course in West Des Moines, Iowa, playing 6,898 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.4 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,898 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.4 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | West Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.5503, -93.7824 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,898 | 71 | 74.4 | 140 |
| Wise (Black-Green) | 6,691 | 71 | 73.4 | 136 |
| Green | 6,547 | 71 | 72.8 | 135 |
| Member (Green-White) | 6,168 | 71 | 71.1 | 133 |
| White | 6,020 | 71 | 75.8 | 133 |
| Gentlemens (White-Blue) | 5,627 | 71 | 68.4 | 126 |
| Blue | 5,339 | 71 | 72 | 124 |
| Prairie (Blue-Gold) | 4,974 | 71 | 70 | 121 |
| Gold | 4,718 | 71 | 68.6 | 117 |
| White | 6,020 | 71 | 75.8 | 133 |
| Blue | 5,339 | 71 | 72 | 124 |
| Prairie (Blue-Gold) | 4,974 | 71 | 70 | 121 |
| Gold | 4,718 | 71 | 68.6 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.4/140 | 373 | 203 | 408 | 314 | 215 | 419 | 412 | 365 | 510 | 3219 | 456 | 559 | 421 | 407 | 229 | 549 | 170 | 467 | 421 | 3679 | 6898 |
| Wise (Black-Green) 73.4/136 | 373 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 215 | 419 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3127 | 418 | 559 | 421 | 407 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 421 | 3564 | 6691 |
| Green 72.8/135 | 355 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 193 | 400 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3068 | 418 | 536 | 400 | 388 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 399 | 3479 | 6547 |
| Member (Green-White) 71.1/133 | 355 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 193 | 370 | 391 | 339 | 473 | 2917 | 377 | 536 | 371 | 388 | 161 | 499 | 170 | 415 | 334 | 3251 | 6168 |
| White 75.8/133 | 331 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 190 | 370 | 359 | 319 | 473 | 2838 | 377 | 509 | 371 | 357 | 161 | 499 | 159 | 415 | 334 | 3182 | 6020 |
| Gentlemens (White-Blue) 68.4/126 | 331 | 166 | 351 | 238 | 190 | 296 | 359 | 319 | 443 | 2693 | 297 | 470 | 371 | 323 | 141 | 466 | 159 | 415 | 292 | 2934 | 5627 |
| Blue 72/124 | 301 | 138 | 351 | 238 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 297 | 443 | 2546 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 323 | 141 | 466 | 138 | 343 | 292 | 2793 | 5339 |
| Prairie (Blue-Gold) 70/121 | 301 | 138 | 285 | 210 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 215 | 379 | 2306 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 269 | 141 | 466 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2668 | 4974 |
| Gold 68.6/117 | 280 | 120 | 285 | 210 | 141 | 296 | 282 | 215 | 379 | 2208 | 297 | 416 | 323 | 269 | 92 | 411 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2510 | 4718 |
| White 75.8/133 | 331 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 190 | 370 | 359 | 319 | 473 | 2838 | 377 | 509 | 371 | 357 | 161 | 499 | 159 | 415 | 334 | 3182 | 6020 |
| Blue 72/124 | 301 | 138 | 351 | 238 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 297 | 443 | 2546 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 323 | 141 | 466 | 138 | 343 | 292 | 2793 | 5339 |
| Prairie (Blue-Gold) 70/121 | 301 | 138 | 285 | 210 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 215 | 379 | 2306 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 269 | 141 | 466 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2668 | 4974 |
| Gold 68.6/117 | 280 | 120 | 285 | 210 | 141 | 296 | 282 | 215 | 379 | 2208 | 297 | 416 | 323 | 269 | 92 | 411 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2510 | 4718 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,898 yards, 74.4/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 17 (par 4, 467 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gentlemens (White-Blue) (5,627 yards, 68.4/126)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,718 yards, 68.6/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (122 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 467 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At only 314 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The longest hole on the course at 559 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 170 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 419-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Glen Oaks Country Club?
Glen Oaks Country Club has a course rating of 74.4 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 117.
How long is Glen Oaks Country Club?
From the back tees, Glen Oaks Country Club plays 6,898 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Glen Oaks Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 17, a 467-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Glen Oaks Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,898 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,718 yards).
Is Glen Oaks Country Club public or private?
Glen Oaks Country Club is a private golf course in West Des Moines, Iowa. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Glen Oaks Country Club?
Nearby courses include Des Moines Golf & Country Club (West Des Moines), Willow Creek Golf Course (West Des Moines), Waveland Golf Course, Sugar Creek Golf Course (Waukee).
Is there a yardage book for Glen Oaks Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Glen Oaks Country 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.
Does Glen Oaks Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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