Glen Oaks Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in West Des Moines, IA with a par of 71. It offers 9 tee sets: black (6,898 yards, slope 140, rating 74.4), wise (black-green) (6,691 yards, slope 136, rating 73.4), green (6,547 yards, slope 135, rating 72.8), member (green-white) (6,168 yards, slope 133, rating 71.1), white (6,020 yards, slope 132, rating 70.4), gentlemens (white-blue) (5,627 yards, slope 126, rating 68.4), blue (5,339 yards, slope 119, rating 67), prairie (blue-gold) (4,974 yards, slope 119, rating 65.1), gold (4,718 yards, slope 117, rating 64.1). The hardest hole is #17, a par 4 playing 343 yards from the first tee.
Glen Oaks Country Club
West Des Moines, IA
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A straightforward par 4 that plays shorter from the forward tees but extends significantly for those playing back. The fairway is welcoming off the tee, with the primary challenge coming from bunkers that guard the right side of the green.

A short par 3 with considerable length variation depending on tee selection. Water or other hazards frame the approach, making precise distance control essential to find the green.

A challenging par 4 that plays as the course's fourth-hardest hole and stretches significantly from the back tees. Fairway bunkers and greenside hazards create a demanding two-shot test that requires accurate positioning.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 offers an excellent birdie opportunity despite its modest length. The straightforward design and forgiving fairway make this an ideal scoring hole.

A mid-length par 3 that demands accuracy over distance. The green is well-protected and requires a confident shot to find the putting surface.

Playing as the second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 stretches dramatically from the back tees to over 400 yards. Length and strategic hazard placement make this a punishing test of golf.

A formidable par 4 that plays as the sixth-hardest hole and grows significantly in length for back-tee players. Hazards frame the approach to an undulating green that requires a well-executed second shot.

A moderate par 4 with a much shorter routing from the forward tees. The hole presents a straightforward challenge but can play treacherously long from the back markers.

A lengthy par 5 that plays under 400 yards from the forward tees but extends to over 500 from the back. The hole's generous yardage provides a clear birdie opportunity for those who can position their second shot effectively.

Playing as the third-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 is dramatically longer from the back tees where it approaches 460 yards. Hazards and a demanding second shot make this a signature test of skill.

A lengthy par 5 that stretches over 500 yards from the back tees while remaining birdie-reachable from forward positions. The extended fairway provides multiple routing options, but hazards guard the approach to the green.

A mid-length par 4 with consistent yardage across most tee boxes but extending well over 400 yards from the black tees. Fairway bunkers and greenside hazards create a balanced test of accuracy and distance control.

Playing as the fifth-hardest hole, this par 4 stretches significantly from the back tees to over 400 yards. Strategic hazard placement and a demanding approach make this a defining challenge.

A short par 3 that varies dramatically in length depending on tee selection, from under 100 yards to nearly 230 from the back. The green's protection and varying distances make club selection the key consideration.

A long par 5 that stretches over 500 yards from the back tees while offering scoring potential from forward positions. Strategic layup areas and hazard placement reward good course management.

The easiest par 3 on the course, this short hole plays under 140 yards from most tees and offers an excellent scoring opportunity. Its straightforward nature provides a brief reprieve before the finishing stretch.

Playing as the course's hardest hole, this par 4 stretches to 467 yards from the back tees and demands two excellent shots. Strategic hazards and length combine to create an imposing final test before the home hole.

A finishing par 4 that plays moderately in length but presents an appropriately challenging conclusion to the round. Hazard placement and the final-hole pressure make this a fitting climax to the course.
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| HCP | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | |||
| black | 373 | 203 | 408 | 314 | 215 | 419 | 412 | 365 | 510 | 3219 | 456 | 559 | 421 | 407 | 229 | 549 | 170 | 467 | 421 | 3679 | 6898 |
| wise (black-green) | 373 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 215 | 419 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3127 | 418 | 559 | 421 | 407 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 421 | 3564 | 6691 |
| green | 355 | 185 | 390 | 314 | 193 | 400 | 391 | 339 | 501 | 3068 | 418 | 536 | 400 | 388 | 201 | 529 | 170 | 438 | 399 | 3479 | 6547 |
| member (green-white) | 355 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 193 | 370 | 391 | 339 | 473 | 2917 | 377 | 536 | 371 | 388 | 161 | 499 | 170 | 415 | 334 | 3251 | 6168 |
| white | 331 | 166 | 370 | 260 | 190 | 370 | 359 | 319 | 473 | 2838 | 377 | 509 | 371 | 357 | 161 | 499 | 159 | 415 | 334 | 3182 | 6020 |
| gentlemens (white-blue) | 331 | 166 | 351 | 238 | 190 | 296 | 359 | 319 | 443 | 2693 | 297 | 470 | 371 | 323 | 141 | 466 | 159 | 415 | 292 | 2934 | 5627 |
| blue | 301 | 138 | 351 | 238 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 297 | 443 | 2546 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 323 | 141 | 466 | 138 | 343 | 292 | 2793 | 5339 |
| prairie (blue-gold) | 301 | 138 | 285 | 210 | 159 | 296 | 323 | 215 | 379 | 2306 | 297 | 470 | 323 | 269 | 141 | 466 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2668 | 4974 |
| gold | 280 | 120 | 285 | 210 | 141 | 296 | 282 | 215 | 379 | 2208 | 297 | 416 | 323 | 269 | 92 | 411 | 122 | 288 | 292 | 2510 | 4718 |