Elks Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Iowa City, IA with a par of 74. It offers 5 tee sets: black (6,280 yards, slope 115, rating 70.4), hawkeye (6,104 yards, slope 115, rating 69.6), gold (5,928 yards, slope 114, rating 68.8), herky (5,508 yards, slope 108, rating 66.7), white (5,088 yards, slope 102, rating 64.6). The hardest hole is #13, a par 5 playing 535 yards from the first tee.

Elks Country Club

Iowa City, IA

blackS:115R:70.4
hawkeyeS:115R:69.6
goldS:114R:68.8
herkyS:108R:66.7
whiteS:102R:64.6

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1Par 4
HCP 18
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A short, straightforward par 4 with a wide-open fairway and minimal hazards, making it an ideal opening hole to set the tone for the round. The green is relatively receptive with only light bunkering, rewarding solid ball-striking without excessive risk.

2Par 5
HCP 8
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A generous par 5 that plays relatively straightforward with a wide corridor for the first two shots. Strategic bunkering around the green complex requires accuracy on the approach, though the hole offers multiple paths to reach the green in regulation.

3Par 4
HCP 6
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A stout par 4 with considerable length that demands accuracy off the tee and a precise approach shot. The green is well-protected and elevated, making this one of the course's early tests of shot-making ability.

4Par 5
HCP 2
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The course's most difficult hole, this lengthy par 5 presents a true three-shot challenge with no shortcuts available. Strategic placement on each shot is essential due to bunkering and the overall length that rewards only the most committed players.

5Par 3
HCP 10
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A short par 3 with a straightforward one-shot approach to a relatively open green. Minimal hazards and modest length make this a birdie opportunity for players who can find the center of the putting surface.

6Par 5
HCP 4
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A substantial par 5 that demands two precise shots to set up a reasonable third shot into a well-guarded green. The fairway offers reasonable width, but accuracy increases scoring opportunities on this mid-range five.

7Par 4
HCP 16
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A short par 4 that rewards a well-executed drive and controlled approach to a receptive green. The abbreviated length allows aggressive play, making it a prime scoring opportunity for the confident golfer.

8Par 4
HCP 12
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A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open layout that presents a straightforward challenge. The fairway and green both offer reasonable targets, allowing players to focus on consistent, controlled ball-striking.

9Par 3
HCP 14
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A modest par 3 with a short to mid-range shot to a green that offers good size for holding an approach. The simplicity of the hole makes it another birdie opportunity if the tee shot finds the target.

10Par 4
HCP 17
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A short par 4 to begin the back nine with a wide fairway and generous green complex. This hole provides a rhythm-setting opportunity early on the second nine, asking for accuracy rather than length.

11Par 5
HCP 7
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A mid-length par 5 with a well-defined fairway that accommodates various approaches to reaching the green in regulation. Strategic shot placement rewards those who navigate the middle ground between aggressive and conservative play.

12Par 4
HCP 5
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A strong par 4 that presents a genuine mid-handicap test with its considerable length and protected green. The approach shot must be precise to access scoring opportunities on this demanding hole.

13Par 5
HCP 1
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The second-most difficult hole on the course, this lengthy par 5 is a brute that requires three solid shots to reach the green safely. The combination of length and strategic hazards punishes wayward play and demands commitment from tee to green.

14Par 3
HCP 9
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A short par 3 that presents a straightforward one-shot opportunity with minimal intimidation. The modest length and open green make this an ideal reset hole for regrouping after the demanding previous hole.

15Par 5
HCP 3
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A strong par 5 that ranks among the course's most beautiful and strategic holes. The generous length offers multiple routes to the green, but precision placement on each shot is rewarded with genuine scoring opportunities.

16Par 4
HCP 15
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A short par 4 with an accessible fairway and relatively simple green complex that sets up nicely for aggressive play. The hole's brevity makes it another chance to score well heading into the final stretch.

17Par 4
HCP 11
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A mid-length par 4 with a straightforward layout that presents an honest challenge requiring two consistent shots. The hole plays fair with open fairway corridors and a receptive green for those who execute properly.

18Par 3
HCP 13
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A finishing par 3 that provides a dramatic conclusion to the round with a mid-range shot to a well-defined green. The hole's length and presentation create a memorable ending that tests composure and accuracy under pressure.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454535443374545354433774
HCP188621041612141775193151113
black300475385575150475255330195314030047538557515047525533019531406280
hawkeye294465345535135469240325156296430047538557515047525533019531406104
gold294465345535135469240325156296429446534553513546924032515629645928
herky255410275435100459225235150254429446534553513546924032515629645508
white255410275435100459225235150254425541027543510045922523515025445088

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