Tara Hills Country Club Iowa
Tara Hills Country Club is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,534 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 77 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,534 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.0055, -92.1317 |
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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,534 yards, 77/130)
Course rating 5.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,142 yards, 74.8/126)
392 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,878 yards, 67.8/110)
1,656 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 520 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 160 yards. 91 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 9 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 public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Tara Hills Country Club?
Nearby courses include Tara Hills Country Club, Spencer Municipal Golf Course, Belle Plaine 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.
How do you play Tara Hills Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Tara Hills Country 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 Tara Hills Country 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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