Grinnell College Golf Course Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell College Golf Course is a par-70 resort course in Grinnell, Iowa, playing 6,342 yards from the Back tees with a rating of 70.6 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,342 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.6 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Grinnell, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7582, -92.7206 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 6,342 | 70 | 70.6 | 128 |
| Diamond Course (Middle/Back) | 6,055 | 70 | 68.9 | 126 |
| Middle | 5,768 | 70 | 67.4 | 123 |
| Circle Course (Front/Middle) | 5,308 | 70 | 65.2 | 114 |
| Front | 4,848 | 70 | 67.2 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 70.6/128 | 315 | 168 | 422 | 526 | 321 | 390 | 476 | 383 | 170 | 3171 | 315 | 168 | 422 | 526 | 321 | 390 | 476 | 383 | 170 | 3171 | 6342 |
| Diamond Course (Middle/Back) 68.9/126 | 274 | 168 | 370 | 526 | 307 | 390 | 441 | 383 | 138 | 2997 | 315 | 148 | 422 | 482 | 321 | 365 | 476 | 359 | 170 | 3058 | 6055 |
| Middle 67.4/123 | 274 | 148 | 370 | 482 | 307 | 365 | 441 | 359 | 138 | 2884 | 274 | 148 | 370 | 482 | 307 | 365 | 441 | 359 | 138 | 2884 | 5768 |
| Circle Course (Front/Middle) 65.2/114 | 231 | 148 | 314 | 482 | 277 | 365 | 354 | 359 | 116 | 2646 | 274 | 131 | 370 | 414 | 307 | 275 | 441 | 312 | 138 | 2662 | 5308 |
| Front 67.2/117 | 231 | 131 | 314 | 414 | 277 | 275 | 354 | 312 | 116 | 2424 | 231 | 131 | 314 | 414 | 277 | 275 | 354 | 312 | 116 | 2424 | 4848 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back (6,342 yards, 70.6/128)
Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (5,768 yards, 67.4/123)
574 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Front (4,848 yards, 67.2/117)
1,494 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 12 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 526 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 168 yards. 131 from the Front tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Grinnell College Golf Course?
Grinnell College Golf Course has a course rating of 70.6 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Front tees, the rating is 67.2 with a slope of 117.
How long is Grinnell College Golf Course?
From the back tees, Grinnell College Golf Course plays 6,342 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Grinnell College Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 476-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Grinnell College Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back tees (6,342 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Front tees (4,848 yards).
Is Grinnell College Golf Course public or private?
Grinnell College Golf Course is a resort golf course in Grinnell, Iowa. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Grinnell College Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Oakland Acres Golf Club (Grinnell), Diamond Trail Golf Club (Lynnville), Maple Heights Golf & Country Club, Diamond Trail Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Grinnell College Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Grinnell College 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 Grinnell College Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Grinnell College 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 Grinnell College 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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