The Preserve On Rathbun Lake is an 18-hole golf course in Moravia, IA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,987 yards, slope 130, rating 73.2), green (6,598 yards, slope 127, rating 71.3), white (6,269 yards, slope 122, rating 69.8), gold (5,826 yards, slope 117, rating 67.6). The hardest hole is #1, a par 5 playing 460 yards from the first tee.
The Preserve On Rathbun Lake
Moravia, IA
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The course's signature opening hole is a demanding par 5 that plays as the #1 handicap. Water hazards frame both sides of the fairway, and the green is well-bunkered, making this a stern test that sets the tone for the round.

A more approachable par 5 with a relatively open fairway corridor. Water left and bunkers right near the green create a risk-reward proposition on the approach shot to this generous scoring opportunity.

A mid-length par 3 with water guarding the left side of the green and bunkers protecting the right. The narrow green and strategic hazard placement demand accuracy despite the moderate yardage.

A straight par 4 with bunkers flanking both sides of the fairway as it narrows toward the green. The right side features out-of-bounds, making placement off the tee critical to an open approach.

A birdie-friendly par 5 that doglegs left with water hazards along the left side throughout the hole. The relatively open fairway and accessible green present scoring opportunities for well-struck second shots.

The third-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 is a brute that demands length and accuracy. Bunkers guard both sides of the green, and water hazards left add complexity to the approach.

A short par 3 with a small, well-bunkered green. Despite the modest yardage, the bunkers and tight green demand a precise approach shot to avoid trouble.

A mid-length par 4 with water left and bunkers right framing the fairway. The green sits slightly elevated and is protected by bunkers, creating a scenic but challenging finishing section of the front nine.

An easy par 3 with minimal hazards and a generous green. This short hole provides a birdie opportunity and a brief reprieve before the back nine begins.

A relatively short par 4 that opens the back nine with water right and bunkers left. The tight fairway corridor and hazard-protected green reward straight driving.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 4 features an open fairway and accessible green. Bunkers right and water left are the primary concerns, but the modest length creates scoring potential.

A short par 4 with bunkers guarding both sides of the fairway and a tight green. The confined nature of this hole requires precision despite its length.

A strategic par 3 with water left and bunkers right protecting the small, sloped green. The varying yardage between tees makes club selection critical to this mid-back nine test.

The second-toughest hole on the course, this long par 5 doglegs right with water along the right side and bunkers left. The dogleg and hazard placement make reaching the green in two difficult, adding prestige to birdie opportunities.

A solid par 4 with bunkers left and right framing the fairway's approach. Water left and a well-bunkered green demand accuracy on both tee and approach shots.

The fourth-toughest hole, this formidable par 4 features out-of-bounds right and water left. Bunkers guard the green, making this dramatic hole a defining moment in the round.

A mid-length par 3 with water left and bunkers right surrounding a moderately-sized green. The balanced hazard placement creates an interesting test of shotmaking and course management.

A fitting finishing par 5 that doglegs left with water along the left side throughout. The green complex is well-bunkered, and the hole's length and hazards make a strong closing birdie a rewarding achievement.
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | |||
| black | 560 | 520 | 243 | 420 | 536 | 420 | 170 | 410 | 165 | 3444 | 401 | 354 | 365 | 210 | 545 | 440 | 470 | 205 | 553 | 3543 | 6987 |
| green | 535 | 505 | 207 | 401 | 511 | 405 | 162 | 390 | 153 | 3269 | 387 | 330 | 345 | 185 | 515 | 410 | 440 | 185 | 532 | 3329 | 6598 |
| white | 505 | 485 | 181 | 392 | 485 | 385 | 151 | 375 | 147 | 3106 | 368 | 312 | 335 | 160 | 495 | 395 | 405 | 168 | 525 | 3163 | 6269 |
| gold | 460 | 470 | 165 | 374 | 447 | 365 | 137 | 350 | 134 | 2902 | 336 | 285 | 320 | 140 | 470 | 360 | 375 | 148 | 490 | 2924 | 5826 |