Pleasant Valley Golf Club Thornton, Iowa
Pleasant Valley Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Thornton, Iowa, playing 6,472 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 78.4 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,472 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.4 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Thornton, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.9480, -93.3772 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,472 | 72 | 78.4 | 143 |
| White | 6,225 | 72 | 77 | 139 |
| Senior | 5,731 | 72 | 68.3 | 122 |
| Red | 5,087 | 72 | 69.8 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 78.4/143 | 380 | 510 | 422 | 150 | 330 | 520 | 352 | 185 | 380 | 3229 | 410 | 510 | 328 | 180 | 400 | 525 | 360 | 155 | 375 | 3243 | 6472 |
| White 77/139 | 365 | 490 | 405 | 135 | 320 | 505 | 340 | 165 | 370 | 3095 | 395 | 500 | 315 | 170 | 385 | 515 | 345 | 145 | 360 | 3130 | 6225 |
| Senior 68.3/122 | 365 | 446 | 358 | 135 | 244 | 505 | 340 | 133 | 370 | 2896 | 315 | 500 | 315 | 115 | 310 | 430 | 345 | 145 | 360 | 2835 | 5731 |
| Red 69.8/122 | 285 | 466 | 358 | 128 | 244 | 405 | 245 | 133 | 300 | 2564 | 315 | 425 | 230 | 115 | 310 | 430 | 283 | 125 | 290 | 2523 | 5087 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,472 yards, 78.4/143)
Course rating 6.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Senior (5,731 yards, 68.3/122)
741 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,087 yards, 69.8/122)
1,385 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 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 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 525 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 150 yards. 128 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
Pleasant Valley Golf Club has a course rating of 78.4 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.8 with a slope of 122.
How long is Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
From the back tees, Pleasant Valley Golf Club plays 6,472 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 520-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,472 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,087 yards).
Is Pleasant Valley Golf Club public or private?
Pleasant Valley Golf Club is a public golf course in Thornton, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Ridge Stone Golf Club (Sheffield), Linn Grove Country Club, Oak Hills Golf Course, Slippery Elm Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Pleasant Valley Golf 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 Pleasant Valley Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Pleasant Valley Golf 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 Pleasant Valley Golf 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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