South Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Waterloo, IA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,653 yards, slope 118, rating 71.5), yellow (6,259 yards, slope 115, rating 69.6), white (5,972 yards, slope 110, rating 68.2), red (5,437 yards, slope 110, rating 65.4). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 433 yards from the first tee.
South Hills Golf Course
Waterloo, IA
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A relatively straightforward opening par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, while the left side offers a safer approach for positioning.
A short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult despite modest yardage, with tight fairway corridors that demand accuracy off the tee. The green is well-bunkered, making precision essential for a scoring opportunity.
A dramatic par 5 and the course's most difficult hole, stretching across the property with strategic bunkering throughout the fairway. The length and layout reward bold, well-executed shots while punishing errant drives.
A short par 3 with a modest green target that requires only a short to mid-iron approach. Bunkers frame the green's perimeter, making accuracy more important than distance.
A strong par 4 with a fairway that tightens significantly as it approaches the green, creating a demanding second shot. Water hazard left of the green adds risk to aggressive approaches.
A relatively forgiving par 4 with an open fairway and generous landing areas, offering one of the course's more accessible scoring opportunities. The green is moderately bunkered but approachable from most positions.
A solid par 4 that requires two quality shots, with the fairway narrowing into the landing zone and bunkers flanking both sides of the green. The hole's design rewards straight, controlled driving.
A mid-length par 3 with a well-defined target green surrounded by bunkers and light rough. The hole's moderate distance and straightforward design offer a fair but demanding short-game challenge.
A strong par 5 that ranks among the course's most difficult, with strategic bunkering down both sides of the fairway to challenge aggressive play. The elevated green complex adds complexity to the approach shot.
A par 4 that plays slightly uphill with a fairway that narrows near the green, demanding an accurate second shot to a well-bunkered target. The hole's character rewards controlled, positional play from the tee.
A strong par 4 with a dynamic fairway that requires careful management of length and direction off the tee. Bunkers and undulation near the green demand precision on the approach shot.
The course's easiest hole, a short par 3 with a straightforward approach to a modest green, providing a genuine scoring opportunity despite light bunkering around the target.
A long and challenging par 5 ranked second in difficulty, with strategic bunkering that defines the fairway and rewards two well-struck shots before the approach. The green sits elevated and well-protected, demanding accuracy on the final shot.
A strong par 4 with a dramatic dogleg or sustained bend that challenges the tee shot and then requires a precise approach to a well-bunkered green. The hole's design punishes both timidity and excess aggression.
A straightforward par 4 with a manageable fairway and green complex that offers scoring potential without significant hazards, providing relative relief in the closing stretch of the round.
A moderate-length par 3 with a green that is well-protected by bunkers and rough, requiring an accurate iron shot to find the putting surface. The hole provides a fair but exacting short-game test.
A long and difficult par 5 ranked fourth in course difficulty, featuring strategic bunkering down the fairway and a challenging green complex that demands two excellent shots to set up a reasonable approach. The hole's length and complexity create a severe test of all-around golf ability.
A fitting finishing par 4 that closes the round with a demanding fairway and well-bunkered green, allowing players to demonstrate control and composure during a critical moment in the round.
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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | |||
| blue | 341 | 355 | 593 | 165 | 388 | 322 | 362 | 191 | 511 | 3228 | 394 | 403 | 153 | 539 | 434 | 385 | 184 | 528 | 405 | 3425 | 6653 |
| yellow | 331 | 309 | 493 | 156 | 338 | 316 | 354 | 184 | 502 | 2983 | 388 | 386 | 146 | 531 | 366 | 370 | 176 | 516 | 397 | 3276 | 6259 |
| white | 325 | 299 | 483 | 142 | 296 | 306 | 344 | 178 | 435 | 2808 | 375 | 364 | 134 | 520 | 355 | 358 | 166 | 508 | 384 | 3164 | 5972 |
| red | 323 | 291 | 433 | 131 | 285 | 307 | 305 | 174 | 427 | 2676 | 325 | 285 | 133 | 466 | 310 | 315 | 164 | 438 | 325 | 2761 | 5437 |