Waveland Golf Course Iowa
Waveland Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,405 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 77 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,405 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 77 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.5964, -93.6888 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,405 | 74 | 77 | 134 |
| Blue/White Combo | 6,239 | 72 | 69.7 | 124 |
| White | 6,129 | 73 | 75.5 | 130 |
| White/Gold Combo | 5,609 | 72 | 66.7 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,332 | 73 | 71.1 | 121 |
| Red | 5,032 | 72 | 69.2 | 117 |
| Blue | 6,405 | 74 | 77 | 134 |
| White | 6,129 | 73 | 75.5 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,332 | 73 | 71.1 | 121 |
| Red | 5,032 | 72 | 69.2 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 77/134 | 362 | 150 | 560 | 371 | 325 | 308 | 495 | 182 | 393 | 3146 | 228 | 363 | 565 | 125 | 328 | 475 | 455 | 365 | 355 | 3259 | 6405 |
| Blue/White Combo 69.7/124 | 362 | 150 | 486 | 361 | 325 | 308 | 495 | 175 | 393 | 3055 | 206 | 363 | 560 | 125 | 303 | 475 | 445 | 357 | 350 | 3184 | 6239 |
| White 75.5/130 | 308 | 147 | 486 | 361 | 318 | 302 | 486 | 175 | 384 | 2967 | 206 | 355 | 560 | 120 | 303 | 466 | 445 | 357 | 350 | 3162 | 6129 |
| White/Gold Combo 66.7/117 | 308 | 147 | 400 | 301 | 318 | 302 | 486 | 134 | 376 | 2772 | 133 | 355 | 508 | 120 | 298 | 466 | 340 | 267 | 350 | 2837 | 5609 |
| Gold 71.1/121 | 306 | 142 | 400 | 301 | 279 | 296 | 385 | 134 | 376 | 2619 | 133 | 294 | 508 | 115 | 298 | 411 | 340 | 267 | 347 | 2713 | 5332 |
| Red 69.2/117 | 301 | 137 | 395 | 296 | 277 | 290 | 383 | 130 | 371 | 2580 | 130 | 292 | 437 | 110 | 152 | 409 | 340 | 265 | 317 | 2452 | 5032 |
| Blue 77/134 | 362 | 150 | 560 | 371 | 325 | 308 | 495 | 182 | 393 | 3146 | 228 | 363 | 565 | 125 | 328 | 475 | 455 | 365 | 355 | 3259 | 6405 |
| White 75.5/130 | 308 | 147 | 486 | 361 | 318 | 302 | 486 | 175 | 384 | 2967 | 206 | 355 | 560 | 120 | 303 | 466 | 445 | 357 | 350 | 3162 | 6129 |
| Gold 71.1/121 | 306 | 142 | 400 | 301 | 279 | 296 | 385 | 134 | 376 | 2619 | 133 | 294 | 508 | 115 | 298 | 411 | 340 | 267 | 347 | 2713 | 5332 |
| Red 69.2/117 | 301 | 137 | 395 | 296 | 277 | 290 | 383 | 130 | 371 | 2580 | 130 | 292 | 437 | 110 | 152 | 409 | 340 | 265 | 317 | 2452 | 5032 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
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 (6,405 yards, 77/134)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 3 (par 5, 560 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold Combo (5,609 yards, 66.7/117)
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 (5,032 yards, 69.2/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 13 (110 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 560 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 125 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 565 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 #2 handicap hole. A 455-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Waveland Golf Course?
Waveland Golf Course has a course rating of 77 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.2 with a slope of 117.
How long is Waveland Golf Course?
From the back tees, Waveland Golf Course plays 6,405 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Waveland Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 560-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Waveland Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,405 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,032 yards).
Is Waveland Golf Course public or private?
Waveland Golf Course is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Waveland Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Urbandale Golf & Country Club, Wakonda Club (Des Moines), Willow Creek Golf Course (West Des Moines), Echo Valley Country Club (Norwalk).
Is there a yardage book for Waveland Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Waveland 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.
Does Waveland Golf Course 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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