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

blackS:130R:73.2
greenS:127R:71.3
whiteS:122R:69.8
goldS:117R:67.6

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 1
560535505460

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 11
520505485470

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001503PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 5
243207181165

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 9
420401392374

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 5
5Par 5
HCP 7
536511485447

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 3
420405385365

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 15
170162151137

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 13
410390375350

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1009PAR 3
9Par 3
HCP 17
165153147134

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 14
401387368336

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 18
354330312285

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 16
365345335320

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 8
210185160140

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 5
14Par 5
HCP 2
545515495470

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 10
440410395360

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 4
470440405375

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 12
205185168148

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 6
553532525490

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par553454343364443544353672
HCP111597315131714181682104126
black560520243420536420170410165344440135436521054544047020555335436987
green535505207401511405162390153326938733034518551541044018553233296598
white505485181392485385151375147310636831233516049539540516852531636269
gold460470165374447365137350134290233628532014047036037514849029245826

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