Talons Golf is an 18-hole golf course in Ankeny, IA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: black (6,409 yards, slope 131, rating 71.4), grey (6,041 yards, slope 125, rating 69.6), white (4,710 yards, slope 107, rating 63.3). The hardest hole is #3, a par 3 playing 111 yards from the first tee.
Talons Golf
Ankeny, IA
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A strategic par 5 that demands accuracy off the tee as the fairway narrows through the landing zone. Water hazards left and bunkers right frame the approach, with a well-bunkered green that rewards precision on the third shot.

A lengthy par 5 with a relatively open fairway that provides opportunities for aggressive play. The green is protected by hazards that come into play on the approach, making the final shot the key challenge.

The shortest par 3 on the course, this hole plays downhill to a small, well-guarded green. Accuracy is paramount despite the modest yardage, with bunkers and slopes surrounding the putting surface.

A short par 4 with a straightforward layout that invites aggressive play from the tee. The green is relatively open but demands a precise approach to avoid scoring trouble.

A substantial par 5 that stretches across the property with strategic bunkering along the fairway corridors. The dogleg configuration and hazards force thoughtful club selection on successive shots to reach the green in regulation.

A mid-length par 3 with a green surrounded by bunkers and rough terrain that punishes errant shots. The exposed green offers little margin for error off the tee.

A well-balanced par 4 with a fairway that tightens toward the green, requiring accuracy on the approach shot. Hazards frame both sides, making this a test of controlled distance and placement.

An intimate par 3 with a compact green that demands a precise strike from the tee. The elevated green and surrounding bunkering create a challenging short par.

A demanding par 4 where the fairway narrows considerably toward the green, creating a bottleneck effect. Strategic bunkering and hazards reward accurate positioning off the tee and a well-executed approach.

A generous par 5 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing on the approach to the green. Water and bunkers come into play near the landing areas, requiring strategic decision-making on the second shot.

A short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult despite modest yardage, with tight hazards framing the fairway. The green is well-protected, demanding a controlled approach to avoid penalty strokes.

A long par 4 that features a generous fairway corridor but tightens near the green with strategic bunkering. The approach shot is the critical test, with hazards punishing anything left or right.

The second-hardest par 3 on the course, this hole features a well-protected green surrounded by bunkers and hazards. The modest yardage belies the difficulty of finding the green in regulation.

A challenging par 4 with a dogleg character that requires thoughtful positioning off the tee to set up the approach. Hazards lurk both left and right, with the green defended by bunkers that penalize imprecision.

A short but strategic par 4 where accuracy trumps distance off the tee. Hazards frame the fairway and surround the green, creating a risk-reward scenario for aggressive play.

A mid-length par 3 with a green set into the landscape and guarded by bunkers and rough terrain. The elevation changes and hazards require a confident, accurate tee shot.

A long par 5 that provides the most generous scoring opportunity on the back nine with a relatively open layout. Strategic bunkering along the fairway rewards smart positioning on the first two shots.

A finishing par 4 with a fairway that narrows toward a well-defended green, providing a fitting conclusion to the round. Bunkers and hazards frame the approach, demanding composure down the stretch.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | |||
| black | 440 | 500 | 132 | 365 | 553 | 192 | 390 | 140 | 405 | 3117 | 524 | 348 | 450 | 139 | 400 | 361 | 187 | 503 | 380 | 3292 | 6409 |
| grey | 435 | 477 | 111 | 351 | 535 | 168 | 352 | 124 | 381 | 2934 | 483 | 323 | 430 | 130 | 385 | 341 | 175 | 495 | 345 | 3107 | 6041 |
| white | 397 | 374 | 64 | 337 | 298 | 147 | 336 | 106 | 286 | 2345 | 353 | 265 | 288 | 124 | 321 | 249 | 134 | 402 | 229 | 2365 | 4710 |