Gates Park Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Waterloo, IA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,839 yards, slope 123, rating 71.9), yellow (6,482 yards, slope 119, rating 70.3), white (6,044 yards, slope 114, rating 68). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 435 yards from the first tee.
Gates Park Golf Course
Waterloo, IA
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A straightforward par 4 opening hole with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand play.
A lengthy par 5 that demands solid striking to reach in regulation. Water hazards line the left side throughout, while the fairway widens toward the green, offering multiple angles for the approach.
A moderate par 4 with a relatively open fairway that plays straightforward. The green complex is well-bunkered, with hazards positioned to catch wayward approach shots.
A short par 3 with significant yardage variation between tees. The small green is surrounded by bunkers on multiple sides, making precision from the tee essential.
The course's most demanding par 4, playing long and straight with a narrow corridor to the green. Bunkers frame both sides of the landing area, and out-of-bounds threatens the left side throughout.
A challenging par 5 that doglegs and features water hazards along the right side. The fairway widens at the turn, but accuracy remains critical to avoid the hazards guarding the elevated green.
A solid par 4 with a relatively forgiving fairway that opens toward the green. Bunkers positioned near the green require care on the approach to avoid sand.
A mid-length par 3 with a green protected by bunkers on the left and right sides. The putting surface is moderately sized, demanding an accurate tee shot.
A par 4 with a fairway that narrows in the landing area and continues to squeeze approaching the green. Strategic bunkering on both sides creates a challenging approach.
A longer par 5 with a dogleg configuration and water hazards down the left side. The fairway offers enough width for good strikers to position themselves for a scoring opportunity.
A short par 4 with a relatively open fairway that provides a birdie opportunity. Greenside bunkers defend the putting surface, particularly on the right side.
The shortest par 3 on the course, playing downhill to a well-bunkered green. The small target demands an accurate tee shot despite the reduced distance.
The second-most difficult par 4, featuring a tight fairway with hazards on both sides. The green sits at an angle to the fairway, making the approach shot particularly challenging.
A long par 4 that plays significantly longer from the blue tees with out-of-bounds threatening the right side. The fairway is relatively open, but the green is closely guarded by bunkers and rough terrain.
A strategic par 5 with water hazards and bunkers affecting both sides of the hole. The fairway allows multiple routes to the green, but placement is key for a manageable approach.
A medium-length par 4 with a straightforward layout and open fairway. Bunkers frame the green, particularly on the right, creating a clear target for the approach shot.
A short par 3 with significant yardage changes between tees and a compact green surrounded by hazards. The small target and bunker placement make club selection and precision critical.
The closing par 4 features a fairway that narrows toward the green with bunkers positioned on both sides of the landing area. The approach to the green is tight, making a well-struck tee shot essential for a closing birdie opportunity.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 7 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | |||
| blue | 384 | 536 | 395 | 196 | 435 | 526 | 392 | 185 | 401 | 3450 | 493 | 373 | 189 | 424 | 440 | 523 | 367 | 182 | 398 | 3389 | 6839 |
| yellow | 371 | 478 | 362 | 141 | 422 | 506 | 370 | 174 | 380 | 3204 | 483 | 336 | 166 | 405 | 502 | 506 | 346 | 162 | 372 | 3278 | 6482 |
| white | 348 | 461 | 345 | 130 | 407 | 479 | 356 | 164 | 352 | 3042 | 463 | 321 | 158 | 394 | 354 | 492 | 332 | 132 | 356 | 3002 | 6044 |