Gruis Recreation Area is an 18-hole golf course in Buffalo Center, IA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,460 yards, slope 122, rating 71.2), white (5,928 yards, slope 116, rating 68.8), red (5,618 yards, slope 113, rating 67). The hardest hole is #4, a par 5 playing 468 yards from the first tee.
Gruis Recreation Area
Buffalo Center, IA
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A straightforward par 4 playing at moderate length with a fairly open fairway. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, while the left presents a safer miss into light rough.
A short par 3 requiring precision over a modest distance. A single hazard or bunker complex frames the green, making accuracy more important than length.
A shorter par 4 offering birdie opportunity despite its low handicap ranking. The hole's challenge lies in its tight landing areas and well-protected green rather than sheer distance.
The course's most difficult par 5, this hole demands two solid shots to reach scoring position. Length and strategic bunkering or water hazards make reaching the green in regulation a genuine accomplishment.
A solid par 4 of intermediate length with a defined character—likely a dogleg or uphill climb. The fairway architecture and green-side hazards create a balanced test of accuracy and distance control.
A brief par 3 that plays to just over 130 yards from the back tees. Modest length belies its handicap difficulty, suggesting a tricky green complex or elevated hazards that demand precision.
A demanding par 4 ranked among the course's toughest. Strategic hazards or an unforgiving fairway shape punish errant shots, while the green requires a well-executed approach.
A mid-length par 5 with a quirky personality—shorter yardage than expected for a par 5. The hole compensates with tight fairways or water hazards that force careful positioning over distance.
A strong closing hole to the front nine, this par 4 ranks as one of the course's most challenging. Strategic hazards and a well-defended green demand two quality shots to find the scorecard.
A straightforward par 4 playing at moderate length with a fairly open fairway. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, while the left presents a safer miss into light rough.
A short par 3 requiring precision over a modest distance. A single hazard or bunker complex frames the green, making accuracy more important than length.
A shorter par 4 offering birdie opportunity despite its low handicap ranking. The hole's challenge lies in its tight landing areas and well-protected green rather than sheer distance.
The second-most difficult par 5 on the course, this hole tests stamina and strategic thinking. Length combined with hazard placement or dogleg routing demands precision over both fairway and approach shots.
A solid par 4 of intermediate length with a defined character—likely a dogleg or uphill climb. The fairway architecture and green-side hazards create a balanced test of accuracy and distance control.
The shortest par 3 on the course at just over 130 yards from the back tees. Despite its brevity, its handicap ranking suggests treacherous green complexes or elevated hazards demanding unwavering precision.
A demanding par 4 ranked among the course's toughest. Strategic hazards or an unforgiving fairway shape punish errant shots, while the green requires a well-executed approach.
A mid-length par 5 with challenging characteristics—shorter yardage than expected for a par 5. The hole compensates with tight fairways or water hazards that force careful positioning over distance.
A strong finishing par 4 that ranks among the course's most challenging holes. Strategic hazards and a well-defended green demand two quality shots to conclude the round successfully.
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | |||
| blue | 375 | 180 | 357 | 542 | 399 | 130 | 399 | 484 | 364 | 3230 | 375 | 180 | 357 | 542 | 399 | 130 | 399 | 484 | 364 | 3230 | 6460 |
| white | 355 | 169 | 298 | 485 | 381 | 124 | 372 | 424 | 356 | 2964 | 355 | 169 | 298 | 485 | 381 | 124 | 372 | 424 | 356 | 2964 | 5928 |
| red | 347 | 160 | 279 | 468 | 363 | 118 | 353 | 413 | 308 | 2809 | 347 | 160 | 279 | 468 | 363 | 118 | 353 | 413 | 308 | 2809 | 5618 |