Thunder Hills Country Club Peosta, Iowa
Thunder Hills Country Club is a par-71 private course in Peosta, Iowa, playing 6,562 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 77.7 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,562 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77.7 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | Peosta, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4511, -90.8134 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,562 | 71 | 77.7 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,101 | 71 | 75 | 132 |
| Blue/Gold Combo | 5,771 | 71 | 73.2 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,488 | 71 | 71.6 | 125 |
| Red | 4,797 | 71 | 67.9 | 112 |
| Red/Green Combo | 4,496 | 71 | 66.4 | 108 |
| Black | 6,562 | 71 | 77.7 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,101 | 71 | 75 | 132 |
| Blue/Gold Combo | 5,771 | 71 | 73.2 | 128 |
| Gold | 5,488 | 71 | 71.6 | 125 |
| Red | 4,797 | 71 | 67.9 | 112 |
| Red/Green Combo | 4,496 | 71 | 66.4 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 77.7/137 | 345 | 583 | 186 | 341 | 157 | 415 | 347 | 375 | 515 | 3264 | 417 | 148 | 408 | 576 | 186 | 352 | 564 | 192 | 455 | 3298 | 6562 |
| Blue 75/132 | 316 | 534 | 166 | 318 | 144 | 390 | 327 | 351 | 494 | 3040 | 402 | 135 | 385 | 525 | 154 | 323 | 549 | 156 | 432 | 3061 | 6101 |
| Blue/Gold Combo 73.2/128 | 316 | 482 | 143 | 318 | 144 | 344 | 327 | 305 | 449 | 2828 | 385 | 135 | 360 | 525 | 154 | 323 | 515 | 156 | 390 | 2943 | 5771 |
| Gold 71.6/125 | 280 | 482 | 143 | 275 | 118 | 344 | 287 | 305 | 449 | 2683 | 385 | 130 | 360 | 452 | 150 | 300 | 515 | 123 | 390 | 2805 | 5488 |
| Red 67.9/112 | 275 | 432 | 90 | 251 | 101 | 297 | 250 | 288 | 383 | 2367 | 301 | 115 | 320 | 426 | 120 | 275 | 400 | 123 | 350 | 2430 | 4797 |
| Red/Green Combo 66.4/108 | 275 | 332 | 90 | 241 | 101 | 297 | 250 | 223 | 383 | 2192 | 301 | 115 | 320 | 426 | 109 | 275 | 400 | 123 | 235 | 2304 | 4496 |
| Black 77.7/137 | 345 | 583 | 186 | 341 | 157 | 415 | 347 | 375 | 515 | 3264 | 417 | 148 | 408 | 576 | 186 | 352 | 564 | 192 | 455 | 3298 | 6562 |
| Blue 75/132 | 316 | 534 | 166 | 318 | 144 | 390 | 327 | 351 | 494 | 3040 | 402 | 135 | 385 | 525 | 154 | 323 | 549 | 156 | 432 | 3061 | 6101 |
| Blue/Gold Combo 73.2/128 | 316 | 482 | 143 | 318 | 144 | 344 | 327 | 305 | 449 | 2828 | 385 | 135 | 360 | 525 | 154 | 323 | 515 | 156 | 390 | 2943 | 5771 |
| Gold 71.6/125 | 280 | 482 | 143 | 275 | 118 | 344 | 287 | 305 | 449 | 2683 | 385 | 130 | 360 | 452 | 150 | 300 | 515 | 123 | 390 | 2805 | 5488 |
| Red 67.9/112 | 275 | 432 | 90 | 251 | 101 | 297 | 250 | 288 | 383 | 2367 | 301 | 115 | 320 | 426 | 120 | 275 | 400 | 123 | 350 | 2430 | 4797 |
| Red/Green Combo 66.4/108 | 275 | 332 | 90 | 241 | 101 | 297 | 250 | 223 | 383 | 2192 | 301 | 115 | 320 | 426 | 109 | 275 | 400 | 123 | 235 | 2304 | 4496 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 |
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: Black (6,562 yards, 77.7/137)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 16 (par 5, 564 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,488 yards, 71.6/125)
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+: Red/Green Combo (4,496 yards, 66.4/108)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 11 (115 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 564 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 157 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 583 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 148 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. At 576 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thunder Hills Country Club?
Thunder Hills Country Club has a course rating of 77.7 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red/Green Combo tees, the rating is 66.4 with a slope of 108.
How long is Thunder Hills Country Club?
From the back tees, Thunder Hills Country Club plays 6,562 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thunder Hills Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 16, a 564-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thunder Hills Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,562 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Green Combo tees (4,496 yards).
Is Thunder Hills Country Club public or private?
Thunder Hills Country Club is a private golf course in Peosta, Iowa. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Thunder Hills Country Club?
Nearby courses include Meadows Golf Club, Timberline Golf Course, Derby Grange Golf & Recreation Center (Dubuque), Dubuque Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Thunder Hills Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thunder 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 Thunder 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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