Palmer Hills Golf Course Bettendorf, Iowa
Palmer Hills Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Bettendorf, Iowa, playing 6,315 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 77.6 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,315 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.6 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Bettendorf, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.5445, -90.4922 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,315 | 71 | 77.6 | 142 |
| Yellow | 5,911 | 71 | 75.4 | 138 |
| White | 5,249 | 71 | 71.5 | 127 |
| Gray | 4,503 | 71 | 67 | 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 77.6/142 | 365 | 505 | 418 | 189 | 349 | 528 | 369 | 163 | 375 | 3261 | 380 | 480 | 420 | 156 | 398 | 373 | 330 | 165 | 352 | 3054 | 6315 |
| Yellow 75.4/138 | 325 | 490 | 410 | 170 | 340 | 515 | 355 | 150 | 332 | 3087 | 361 | 456 | 370 | 135 | 336 | 355 | 317 | 154 | 340 | 2824 | 5911 |
| White 71.5/127 | 301 | 474 | 329 | 155 | 286 | 425 | 300 | 146 | 285 | 2701 | 300 | 434 | 340 | 116 | 310 | 332 | 305 | 146 | 265 | 2548 | 5249 |
| Gray 67/117 | 264 | 424 | 258 | 125 | 249 | 375 | 250 | 137 | 225 | 2307 | 256 | 394 | 292 | 104 | 235 | 308 | 265 | 140 | 202 | 2196 | 4503 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,315 yards, 77.6/142)
Course rating 6.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,249 yards, 71.5/127)
1,066 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gray (4,503 yards, 67/117)
1,812 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 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 shortest of the 3 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 528 yards. 23 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 156 yards. 104 from the Gray tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Palmer Hills Golf Course?
Palmer Hills Golf Course has a course rating of 77.6 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Gray tees, the rating is 67 with a slope of 117.
How long is Palmer Hills Golf Course?
From the back tees, Palmer Hills Golf Course plays 6,315 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Palmer Hills Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 418-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Palmer Hills Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,315 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gray tees (4,503 yards).
Is Palmer Hills Golf Course public or private?
Palmer Hills Golf Course is a public golf course in Bettendorf, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Palmer Hills Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Duck Creek Golf Course (Davenport), Sunrise Golf Course, Arsenal Island Golf Course (Rock Island), Crow Valley Golf Club (Davenport).
Is there a yardage book for Palmer Hills Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Palmer Hills 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 Palmer Hills Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Palmer Hills 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 Palmer Hills 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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