Palmer Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Bettendorf, IA with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,315 yards, slope 135, rating 71.2), yellow (5,911 yards, slope 132, rating 69.3), white (5,249 yards, slope 123, rating 66.1), gray (4,503 yards, slope 116, rating 62.6). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 258 yards from the first tee.
Palmer Hills Golf Course
Bettendorf, IA
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A short, straightforward par 4 offering an accessible opening hole. The fairway is relatively wide and forgiving, making this a good scoring opportunity from all tee boxes.

A long par 5 that plays gently and presents a reachable birdie opportunity for stronger players. The hole's length and gentle character make it relatively straightforward without significant hazards to dictate play.

Palmer Hills' most challenging hole, this par 4 demands precision and length. The combination of distance and likely hazard placement makes this the course's primary test of golf.

A short par 3 with minimal drama, playing well under 200 yards from the back tees. This straightforward one-shotter provides a brief reprieve before the course's more demanding stretches.

A relatively short par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, offering good birdie potential. The hole's compact nature makes it an inviting scoring opportunity despite its mid-range handicap.

The course's third-most difficult hole, this par 5 challenges players with substantial length from the back tees. Its demanding yardage and likely hazards make it a formidable three-shot proposition.

A strong par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult, with length and likely strategic hazards creating a significant test. The hole's difficulty belies its moderate yardage, suggesting a well-designed challenge.

An easy par 3 playing under 170 yards from all tees, providing a confidence-building moment during the round. The short distance and benign handicap indicate a forgiving green complex.

A shorter par 4 with a significant gap between tee boxes (225 to 375 yards), indicating a hole designed for multiple playable approaches. Despite mid-range difficulty, the shorter yardages make it a viable scoring hole.

The course's fourth-most difficult par 4, this hole combines length and likely strategic design to create a demanding test. The substantial distance from back tees promises a thorough examination of shotmaking.

Palmer Hills' easiest hole, this par 5 plays under 500 yards and provides a genuine birdie opportunity for most players. The forgiving nature and light handicap designation make this an ideal momentum builder.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty that sits in the middle of the course's challenge spectrum. Balanced yardage and handicap suggest a straightforward hole without extreme hazards or terrain.

The second-shortest par 3 on the course, playing well under 160 yards from the back tees. This short one-shotter offers a relatively simple test despite its mid-range difficulty ranking.

The course's second-most difficult hole, this short par 4 packs considerable challenge into compact yardage. The dramatic difference in tee box distances (235 to 398 yards) indicates a strategically demanding design.

A strong par 4 that ranks among the course's top ten most difficult, challenging players with length and likely hazard placement. The balanced yardage progression across tees indicates a well-proportioned strategic test.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty, providing a relatively straightforward hole without extreme demands. The tight yardage range across tees suggests a consistent challenge from all positions.

A short par 3 playing under 170 yards, offering an accessible one-shot hole late in the round. This easy test provides a breather before the challenging finishing hole.

The closing hole is a relatively short par 4 that varies dramatically by tee box (202 to 352 yards), offering flexible difficulty levels for the final shot of the round. The varied yardage allows for a strategically interesting finish 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | |||
| black | 365 | 505 | 418 | 189 | 349 | 528 | 369 | 163 | 375 | 3261 | 380 | 480 | 420 | 156 | 398 | 373 | 330 | 165 | 352 | 3054 | 6315 |
| yellow | 325 | 490 | 410 | 170 | 340 | 515 | 355 | 150 | 332 | 3087 | 361 | 456 | 370 | 135 | 336 | 355 | 317 | 154 | 340 | 2824 | 5911 |
| white | 301 | 474 | 329 | 155 | 286 | 425 | 300 | 146 | 285 | 2701 | 300 | 434 | 340 | 116 | 310 | 332 | 305 | 146 | 265 | 2548 | 5249 |
| gray | 264 | 424 | 258 | 125 | 249 | 375 | 250 | 137 | 225 | 2307 | 256 | 394 | 292 | 104 | 235 | 308 | 265 | 140 | 202 | 2196 | 4503 |