Veterans Memorial Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Clear Lake, IA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,022 yards, slope 110, rating 68.4), white (5,790 yards, slope 109, rating 67.2), gold (5,406 yards, slope 100, rating 65.4). The hardest hole is #9, a par 5 playing 501 yards from the first tee.
Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Clear Lake, IA
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A short par 4 with a relatively open fairway that plays straightaway to a well-bunkered green. The approach must avoid bunkers guarding both sides of the landing area near the putting surface.
A modest par 3 playing to a green protected by hazards on the approach. The short yardage makes accuracy more important than distance on this one-shot hole.
A lengthy par 5 that demands patience and precision over three shots. The fairway presents strategic positioning opportunities, with hazards guarding the approach to the elevated green.
The most difficult par 3 on the course, playing a full 210 yards from the back tees to a well-defended green. Water and bunkers surround the putting surface, leaving little margin for error.
A mid-length par 3 with a relatively straightforward approach to the green. While shorter than Hole 4, it still demands a solid strike to find the center of the green.
A solid par 4 with a fairway that rewards accuracy off the tee. Greenside bunkers and strategic bunkering along the fairway create a balanced test of shotmaking.
A challenging par 4 that requires two strong shots to reach the green in regulation. Hazards positioned throughout the hole penalize wayward shots, while the fairway narrows as it approaches the green.
A manageable par 5 offering birdie opportunities for longer hitters who can navigate the fairway effectively. Bunkers guard the landing areas, requiring strategic positioning on the second shot.
The signature hole and longest on the course, this par 5 demands three quality shots to reach a well-protected green. Water and out-of-bounds present hazards throughout the hole, making it the course's most demanding.
A short par 4 returning to the front nine with a relatively open layout. The fairway allows room for error off the tee, but the approach to the green requires precision.
The easiest par 3 on the course, playing a short distance to an accessible green. While forgiving in length, bunkers and water still protect the putting surface.
A lengthy par 5 presenting a similar challenge to Hole 3, requiring three well-executed shots to reach the green. Strategic positioning off the tee sets up the approach for scoring opportunities.
A formidable par 3 playing full length with significant hazards surrounding the green. The elevated putting surface and water hazards make this a severe test from the tee.
A mid-length par 3 with a relatively open approach to the green. Despite its shorter yardage, accurate club selection is essential to avoid greenside hazards.
A solid par 4 with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Bunkers and strategic hazards create a balanced risk-reward scenario for the approach shot.
A challenging par 4 that tests all facets of shotmaking with hazards positioned throughout the fairway and around the green. The narrowing fairway forces decisions on the tee shot.
A manageable par 5 offering reasonable birdie opportunities with smart course management. The fairway provides space for positioning, but hazards penalize aggressive mistakes.
A dramatic finishing hole and the second-most difficult on the course, this par 5 demands two strong shots to set up a scoring opportunity. Water, bunkers, and out-of-bounds create a challenging conclusion to 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | |||
| blue | 309 | 165 | 473 | 210 | 180 | 345 | 372 | 456 | 501 | 3011 | 309 | 165 | 473 | 210 | 180 | 345 | 372 | 456 | 501 | 3011 | 6022 |
| white | 300 | 159 | 455 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 362 | 449 | 490 | 2895 | 300 | 159 | 455 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 362 | 449 | 490 | 2895 | 5790 |
| gold | 300 | 159 | 375 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 317 | 449 | 423 | 2703 | 300 | 159 | 375 | 190 | 155 | 335 | 317 | 449 | 423 | 2703 | 5406 |