Valley Oaks Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Clinton, IA with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: white (6,325 yards, slope 122, rating 71.2), white/gold combo (5,879 yards, slope 120, rating 68.7), gold (5,599 yards, slope 119, rating 67.4), gold/red combo (5,136 yards, slope 113, rating 65), red (4,827 yards, slope 111, rating 63.9). The hardest hole is #14, a par 4 playing 330 yards from the first tee.
Valley Oaks Golf Course
Clinton, IA
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Greenside bunkers protect both sides of the putting surface, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.
A lengthy par 5 that plays as one of the course's most demanding holes. The hole's length and layout require strategic positioning, with hazards likely influencing the line of play throughout.
A short par 4 offering a relatively forgiving opening opportunity. The modest length makes this hole accessible, though greenside hazards will test precision on the final approach.
A brief par 3 playing under 160 yards from the back tees. The short distance and handicap rating suggest a straightforward one-shot hole, though well-placed bunkers or water may guard the green.
A short par 4 that plays well under 350 yards, offering a birdie opportunity despite its index rating. The hole's brevity is likely offset by narrow fairways or strategic hazard placement.
A mid-length par 5 that ranks as one of the course's toughest scoring holes. The relatively modest yardage suggests a tight, technical layout that penalizes errant shots.
A short par 4 with a manageable yardage under 330 yards. The straightforward index suggests a playable hole, though subtle bunkering or green complexity may catch the unwary.
The course's shortest hole, a par 3 playing between 120 and 141 yards. Despite its brevity, the handicap assignment indicates the green is well-protected or particularly difficult to access.
A strong par 4 and one of the course's most difficult scoring holes, despite reasonable yardage from some tees. Significant hazards or a challenging layout make this hole play considerably longer than its distance.
A mid-length par 4 with considerable variation in yardage depending on tee selection. Water, bunkers, or doglegs likely influence the strategic approach to the green.
The second-toughest hole on the course, a par 5 that plays significantly longer from the white tees at over 500 yards. Length and hazard placement combine to make this a formidable three-shot test.
A mid-range par 4 offering a moderate scoring opportunity. The fairway likely narrows or obstacles appear near the green to demand a precise finish.
A mid-length par 3 playing around 180 yards, offering a straightforward one-shot hole with moderate difficulty. Bunkers or water should be expected around the green.
The course's most difficult hole, a par 4 with substantial length variation between tees—playing nearly 450 yards from the whites. The extreme handicap rating indicates a punishing layout with multiple hazards and tight positioning demands.
A lengthy par 5 that ranks among the course's toughest, playing over 470 yards from the back tees. The hole's difficulty stems from both length and strategic hazard placement throughout.
The course's easiest hole, a short par 3 playing under 140 yards. The minimal yardage and high handicap index suggest this is a welcome scoring opportunity with minimal hazard threat.
A solid par 4 and one of the course's more challenging holes, playing around 350 yards with significant strategic elements. Doglegs, water, or bunkers require careful navigation from tee to green.
A finishing par 4 that plays over 420 yards from the white tees and ranks among the course's toughest tests. A strong closing hole with hazards likely guarding both the fairway and green.
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | |||
| white | 393 | 490 | 369 | 151 | 341 | 478 | 329 | 141 | 398 | 3090 | 379 | 509 | 327 | 186 | 446 | 473 | 138 | 351 | 426 | 3235 | 6325 |
| white/gold combo | 354 | 461 | 369 | 151 | 341 | 381 | 319 | 141 | 388 | 2905 | 379 | 369 | 327 | 177 | 334 | 473 | 138 | 351 | 426 | 2974 | 5879 |
| gold | 354 | 461 | 359 | 143 | 335 | 381 | 319 | 129 | 388 | 2869 | 274 | 369 | 278 | 177 | 334 | 462 | 130 | 344 | 362 | 2730 | 5599 |
| gold/red combo | 308 | 461 | 244 | 143 | 335 | 381 | 239 | 129 | 267 | 2507 | 274 | 369 | 278 | 169 | 334 | 375 | 130 | 344 | 356 | 2629 | 5136 |
| red | 308 | 342 | 244 | 134 | 238 | 375 | 239 | 120 | 267 | 2267 | 274 | 364 | 273 | 169 | 330 | 375 | 84 | 335 | 356 | 2560 | 4827 |