Otter Creek Golf Course Iowa
Otter Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,895 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.9 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,895 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.9 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.7689, -93.5758 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,895 | 71 | 72.9 | 125 |
| Tan | 6,521 | 71 | 71.2 | 121 |
| Yellow | 5,943 | 71 | 73.5 | 124 |
| Green | 5,357 | 71 | 70.2 | 117 |
| Yellow | 5,943 | 71 | 73.5 | 124 |
| Green | 5,357 | 71 | 70.2 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.9/125 | 374 | 389 | 552 | 203 | 542 | 181 | 467 | 397 | 417 | 3522 | 408 | 553 | 431 | 154 | 431 | 196 | 391 | 409 | 400 | 3373 | 6895 |
| Tan 71.2/121 | 347 | 369 | 520 | 183 | 523 | 158 | 444 | 379 | 398 | 3321 | 397 | 531 | 414 | 138 | 409 | 171 | 374 | 389 | 377 | 3200 | 6521 |
| Yellow 73.5/124 | 330 | 349 | 460 | 169 | 502 | 149 | 367 | 364 | 375 | 3065 | 334 | 440 | 387 | 102 | 386 | 152 | 351 | 369 | 357 | 2878 | 5943 |
| Green 70.2/117 | 287 | 304 | 430 | 144 | 437 | 132 | 367 | 316 | 314 | 2731 | 334 | 440 | 308 | 102 | 357 | 131 | 316 | 329 | 309 | 2626 | 5357 |
| Yellow 73.5/124 | 330 | 349 | 460 | 169 | 502 | 149 | 367 | 364 | 375 | 3065 | 334 | 440 | 387 | 102 | 386 | 152 | 351 | 369 | 357 | 2878 | 5943 |
| Green 70.2/117 | 287 | 304 | 430 | 144 | 437 | 132 | 367 | 316 | 314 | 2731 | 334 | 440 | 308 | 102 | 357 | 131 | 316 | 329 | 309 | 2626 | 5357 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 10 |
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 (6,895 yards, 72.9/125)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 4, 467 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Yellow (5,943 yards, 73.5/124)
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+: Green (5,357 yards, 70.2/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (102 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 154 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 553 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 #2 handicap hole. A 431-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
Nearby Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Otter Creek Golf Course?
Otter Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 117.
How long is Otter Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Otter Creek Golf Course plays 6,895 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Otter Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 467-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Otter Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,895 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,357 yards).
Is Otter Creek Golf Course public or private?
Otter Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Otter Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Ankeny Golf and Country Club (Ankeny), Woodland Hills Golf Course (Des Moines), Tournament Club of Iowa, Hyperion Field Club (Johnston).
Is there a yardage book for Otter Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Otter Creek 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.
Does Otter Creek Golf Course 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.
Get strategy updates for Otter Creek Golf Course
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Otter Creek Golf Course
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Otter Creek Golf Course is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping