Woodland Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Des Moines, IA with a par of 71. It offers 3 tee sets: black (5,763 yards, slope 115, rating 67.5), gold (5,134 yards, slope 106, rating 64.7), white (5,003 yards, slope 104, rating 64.2). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 310 yards from the first tee.
Woodland Hills Golf Course
Des Moines, IA
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the putting surface, while the left offers a safer approach for positioning.

A short par 3 playing to a well-bunkered green with minimal framing. The modest yardage makes this a scoring opportunity, though accuracy is essential to avoid the sand.

The first par 5 presents a dramatic three-shot hole with significant length off the black tees. Water and strategic bunkering come into play on the approach, rewarding both aggressive and conservative play depending on tee selection.

Listed as the course's most difficult hole, this par 4 demands precision from the tee despite its moderate length. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway and green, leaving little margin for error.

A shorter par 4 that emphasizes accuracy over distance, with tight fairway boundaries and bunkers guarding the green's entrance. The compact length makes this hole playable but requires a well-placed approach shot.

A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open fairway leading to a green protected by strategic bunkering. The hole's moderate difficulty makes it a fair test of solid ball-striking.

A dramatic short par 4 that plays significantly shorter from the gold and white tees than from the black markers. Despite its deceptive length, green-side hazards and narrow fairway corridors demand precision on the approach.

A controlled par 4 with a defined fairway and well-positioned bunkers around the green complex. The hole's design rewards accurate tee shots and thoughtful approach play.

A mid-length par 3 with a putting surface that requires club precision to find the center. Hazards frame the green, making this a meaningful test before the back nine stretch.

The back nine begins with a challenging par 4 ranked among the course's toughest holes. Water and bunkering create a demanding risk-reward scenario on both tee shots and approaches.

A strong par 4 that stretches considerably from the black tees while remaining reasonable from the gold markers. Bunkers and potential water hazards frame the hole, demanding careful club selection and positioning.

A mid-length par 3 with a well-defined green complex and consistent yardages across all tees. Sand and strategic framing make this a solid mid-round test.

The course's easiest hole plays as a short par 4 that rewards aggressive play while maintaining hazards for those seeking safer positioning. The large disparity between black and other tee yardages makes tee selection significant.

A straightforward par 4 with relatively open fairway design that becomes more interesting near the green. Bunkers and green-side contours add definition to the finishing approach.

A compact par 4 that emphasizes precision over power, with bunkers and hazards framing both sides of the hole. The shorter tee positions offer scoring opportunities while black tees add meaningful length.

A lengthy par 4 among the course's longest holes that demands power and accuracy from all tee positions. Strategic hazards defend the fairway and green, making this a premium-length test.

The second par 5 stretches dramatically off the black tees while remaining reachable from gold and white markers. Water and bunkering create a fascinating three-shot puzzle that rewards both aggression and patience.

The closing par 4 offers a strong finishing challenge with hazards framing the fairway and defending the green. The hole's design provides a dramatic conclusion to the round with fairway and approach-shot demands.
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| HCP | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | |||
| black | 375 | 122 | 480 | 339 | 286 | 325 | 323 | 306 | 165 | 2721 | 372 | 372 | 153 | 299 | 301 | 312 | 382 | 496 | 355 | 3042 | 5763 |
| gold | 354 | 122 | 365 | 310 | 286 | 325 | 213 | 306 | 140 | 2421 | 335 | 304 | 153 | 236 | 301 | 263 | 382 | 384 | 355 | 2713 | 5134 |
| white | 332 | 110 | 365 | 320 | 250 | 310 | 213 | 293 | 140 | 2333 | 335 | 304 | 153 | 236 | 291 | 263 | 366 | 384 | 338 | 2670 | 5003 |