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

blackS:135R:71.2
yellowS:132R:69.3
whiteS:123R:66.1
grayS:116R:62.6

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 7
365325301264

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 15
505490474424

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 1
418410329258

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 13
189170155125

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 9
349340286249

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 3
528515425375

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001501001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 5
369355300250

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 17
163150146137

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 11
375332285225

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 4
380361300256

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 18
480456434394

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 10
420370340292

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 8
156135116104

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10010015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 2
398336310235

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 6
373355332308

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 12
330317305265

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 16
165154146140

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 14
352340265202

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par454345434364543444343571
HCP715113935171141810826121614
black365505418189349528369163375326138048042015639837333016535230546315
yellow325490410170340515355150332308736145637013533635531715434028245911
white301474329155286425300146285270130043434011631033230514626525485249
gray264424258125249375250137225230725639429210423530826514020221964503

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