Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Storm Lake, IA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,708 yards, slope 126, rating 72.8), white (6,444 yards, slope 123, rating 71.7), gold (5,764 yards, slope 113, rating 68.5), red (5,465 yards, slope 110, rating 67). The hardest hole is #11, a par 4 playing 386 yards from the first tee.
Buena Vista University Golf Course At Lake Creek Country Club
Storm Lake, IA
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A welcoming par 5 that plays relatively straight with room off the tee. Water hazards and bunkers frame the approach to the green, making the final shot the key challenge on this opening hole.

A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult, featuring a narrow corridor to the green with little forgiveness. Strategic placement off the tee is critical as the fairway tightens considerably on the approach.

A short par 3 over water to a compact green. Despite modest yardage, precision is essential as the small target and surrounding hazards demand an accurate shot.

A reachable par 5 with a relatively open layout that rewards aggressive play. The fairway provides decent width, allowing players a chance at the green in two strokes.

A mid-length par 4 with a well-defined routing and moderate challenge. The fairway maintains consistent width, though strategic positioning near the approach sets up the best angle to the green.

A short par 3 with a straightforward one-shot demand to a small green. Bunkers and water defend the putting surface, making club selection and accuracy paramount despite the hole's modest length.

A short par 4 with an inviting tee shot and relatively open fairway. The green is receptive, offering an excellent scoring opportunity on this favorable hole.

One of the course's most difficult par 4s, with a formidable length and tight playing corridor. Precision from tee to green is non-negotiable, as hazards frame this unforgiving hole.

A challenging par 4 ranked among the top difficulty holes, with a demanding length and strategic hazards. The hole's character demands both distance and accuracy off the tee and on approach.

A well-balanced par 4 with a fair routing and moderate challenge. The fairway provides reasonable width, though strategic positioning is rewarded on the approach to the green.

The course's signature hole and its most difficult par 4, this long beast demands absolute precision and power. Every element—length, hazards, and green complexity—combines to make this a formidable test.

A mid-length par 4 with a straightforward layout and moderate challenge. The hole offers a reasonable scoring opportunity for those who navigate the fairway and approach cleanly.

A lengthy par 5 that ranks as the easiest hole, offering length but with a manageable routing. The open layout and forgiving fairway create a genuine birdie opportunity.

A short par 4 that plays generously and presents a solid scoring chance. The compact yardage and open design make this a welcome breather among the course's more demanding holes.

A very short par 3 that demands accuracy over distance. Despite the minimal yardage, hazards surrounding the green ensure that precision is rewarded.

A substantial par 5 that tests length and strategic positioning throughout. The hole's extended distance and layout demand patience and solid execution on multiple shots.

A short par 3 with a modest yardage but a challenging green complex. Water and bunkers guard the target, requiring a confident and accurate tee shot.

A fitting finishing par 4 of moderate difficulty that balances challenge with playability. The hole's character provides a solid final test without being overtly punitive, leaving players with a fair conclusion to their round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 5 | |||
| blue | 507 | 416 | 218 | 465 | 386 | 180 | 386 | 406 | 409 | 3373 | 397 | 443 | 387 | 494 | 341 | 152 | 540 | 181 | 400 | 3335 | 6708 |
| white | 489 | 400 | 208 | 458 | 375 | 168 | 374 | 390 | 394 | 3256 | 372 | 425 | 377 | 466 | 328 | 140 | 520 | 171 | 389 | 3188 | 6444 |
| gold | 454 | 329 | 172 | 426 | 319 | 150 | 307 | 312 | 359 | 2828 | 316 | 391 | 362 | 455 | 314 | 130 | 475 | 155 | 338 | 2936 | 5764 |
| red | 447 | 315 | 141 | 421 | 314 | 133 | 286 | 305 | 321 | 2683 | 312 | 386 | 321 | 436 | 287 | 125 | 470 | 115 | 330 | 2782 | 5465 |