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 | 9 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,898 yards, 74.4/140)
Course rating 3.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gentlemens (White-Blue) (5,627 yards, 68.4/126)
1,271 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,718 yards, 68.6/117)
2,180 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 11 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 559 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 170 yards. 122 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 West Grand Golf (West Des Moines), Des Moines Golf & Country Club (West Des Moines), Red Willow Creek Golf Course, Willow Creek Golf Course (West Des Moines).
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.
How do you play Glen Oaks Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Glen Oaks Country 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 Glen Oaks Country 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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