Tara Hills Country Club Iowa
Tara Hills Country Club is a par-72 private course in Iowa, playing 6,534 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 77 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,534 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0052, -92.1312 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,534 | 74 | 77 | 130 |
| White | 6,142 | 74 | 74.8 | 126 |
| Black | 5,114 | 74 | 69.2 | 113 |
| Red | 4,964 | 74 | 68.4 | 111 |
| Gold | 4,878 | 74 | 67.8 | 110 |
| Blue | 6,534 | 74 | 77 | 130 |
| White | 6,142 | 74 | 74.8 | 126 |
| Black | 5,114 | 74 | 69.2 | 113 |
| Red | 4,964 | 74 | 68.4 | 111 |
| Gold | 4,878 | 74 | 67.8 | 110 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 77/130 | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 6534 |
| White 74.8/126 | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 6142 |
| Black 69.2/113 | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 5114 |
| Red 68.4/111 | 316 | 294 | 95 | 394 | 327 | 283 | 394 | 117 | 262 | 2482 | 316 | 294 | 95 | 394 | 327 | 283 | 394 | 117 | 262 | 2482 | 4964 |
| Gold 67.8/110 | 312 | 286 | 91 | 390 | 323 | 279 | 390 | 113 | 255 | 2439 | 312 | 286 | 91 | 390 | 323 | 279 | 390 | 113 | 255 | 2439 | 4878 |
| Blue 77/130 | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 383 | 382 | 160 | 520 | 431 | 350 | 504 | 160 | 377 | 3267 | 6534 |
| White 74.8/126 | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 366 | 367 | 121 | 508 | 416 | 333 | 484 | 145 | 331 | 3071 | 6142 |
| Black 69.2/113 | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 321 | 307 | 101 | 398 | 331 | 290 | 401 | 120 | 288 | 2557 | 5114 |
| Red 68.4/111 | 316 | 294 | 95 | 394 | 327 | 283 | 394 | 117 | 262 | 2482 | 316 | 294 | 95 | 394 | 327 | 283 | 394 | 117 | 262 | 2482 | 4964 |
| Gold 67.8/110 | 312 | 286 | 91 | 390 | 323 | 279 | 390 | 113 | 255 | 2439 | 312 | 286 | 91 | 390 | 323 | 279 | 390 | 113 | 255 | 2439 | 4878 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
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: Blue (6,534 yards, 77/130)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 4, 431 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,142 yards, 74.8/126)
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+: Gold (4,878 yards, 67.8/110)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 3 (91 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 431 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. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 520 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 shortest par 3 at 160 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 431-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Tara Hills Country Club?
Tara Hills Country Club has a course rating of 77 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.8 with a slope of 110.
How long is Tara Hills Country Club?
From the back tees, Tara Hills Country Club plays 6,534 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Tara Hills Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 431-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Tara Hills Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,534 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,878 yards).
Is Tara Hills Country Club public or private?
Tara Hills Country Club is a private golf course in Iowa. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Tara Hills Country Club?
Nearby courses include Tara Hills Country Club, Belle Plaine Country Club, Vinton Country Club, Vinton Country Club (Vinton).
Is there a yardage book for Tara Hills Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Tara Hills 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.
Does Tara Hills Country Club 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.
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