Three Elms Golf Course Independence, Iowa
Three Elms Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Independence, Iowa, playing 5,960 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 69 and slope of 121.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,960 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69 / 121 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Independence, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4525, -91.8726 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,960 | 70 | 69 | 121 |
| White | 5,478 | 70 | 66.6 | 117 |
| Red | 4,968 | 70 | 68.6 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 69/121 | 424 | 370 | 190 | 297 | 330 | 501 | 310 | 179 | 379 | 2980 | 424 | 370 | 190 | 297 | 330 | 501 | 310 | 179 | 379 | 2980 | 5960 |
| White 66.6/117 | 386 | 345 | 175 | 270 | 305 | 472 | 291 | 156 | 339 | 2739 | 386 | 345 | 175 | 270 | 305 | 472 | 291 | 156 | 339 | 2739 | 5478 |
| Red 68.6/121 | 369 | 320 | 150 | 249 | 270 | 425 | 250 | 140 | 311 | 2484 | 369 | 320 | 150 | 249 | 270 | 425 | 250 | 140 | 311 | 2484 | 4968 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,960 yards, 69/121)
Course rating 1.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,478 yards, 66.6/117)
482 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,968 yards, 68.6/121)
992 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 12 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 501 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 179 yards. 140 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Three Elms Golf Course?
Three Elms Golf Course has a course rating of 69 and slope of 121 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 121.
How long is Three Elms Golf Course?
From the back tees, Three Elms Golf Course plays 5,960 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Three Elms Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 424-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Three Elms Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,960 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,968 yards).
Is Three Elms Golf Course public or private?
Three Elms Golf Course is a public golf course in Independence, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Three Elms Golf Course?
Nearby courses include River Ridge Golf Club (Independence), Buffalo Creek Golf Club, Jesup Golf & Country Club (Jesup), Hickory Grove Golf Course (Oelwein).
Is there a yardage book for Three Elms Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Three Elms 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 Three Elms Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Three Elms 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 Three Elms 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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