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

blueS:126R:72.8
whiteS:123R:71.7
goldS:113R:68.5
redS:110R:67

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 15
507489454447

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 2
416400329315

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502003PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 11
218208172141

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 5
4Par 5
HCP 16
465458426421

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 9
386375319314

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 14
180168150133

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 6
386374307286

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 3
406390312305

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 4
409394359321

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 7
397372316312

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10010015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 1
443425391386

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 10
387377362321

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 5
13Par 5
HCP 18
494466455436

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 8
341328314287

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 17
152140130125

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

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 5
16Par 5
HCP 13
540520475470

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 12
181171155115

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025010015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 5
400389338330

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par543543444364445435343672
HCP152111691463471101881713125
blue507416218465386180386406409337339744338749434115254018140033356708
white489400208458375168374390394325637242537746632814052017138931886444
gold454329172426319150307312359282831639136245531413047515533829365764
red447315141421314133286305321268331238632143628712547011533027825465

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