The Preserve on Rathbun Lake
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6987 yards | 73.6 | 131 |
| Green | 72 | 6598 yards | 71.7 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 6269 yards | 70.2 | 124 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6269 yards | 76.5 | 140 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5826 yards | 68.0 | 118 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5826 yards | 76.5 | 140 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5254 yards | 70.6 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.2/130 | 560 | 520 | 243 | 420 | 536 | 420 | 170 | 410 | 165 | 3444 | 401 | 354 | 365 | 210 | 545 | 440 | 470 | 205 | 553 | 3543 | 6987 |
| Green M: 71.3/127 | 535 | 505 | 207 | 401 | 511 | 405 | 162 | 390 | 153 | 3269 | 387 | 330 | 345 | 185 | 515 | 410 | 440 | 185 | 532 | 3329 | 6598 |
| White M: 69.8/122 W: 76.1/139 | 505 | 485 | 181 | 392 | 485 | 385 | 151 | 375 | 147 | 3106 | 368 | 312 | 335 | 160 | 495 | 395 | 405 | 168 | 525 | 3163 | 6269 |
| Gold M: 67.6/117 W: 73.7/134 | 460 | 470 | 165 | 374 | 447 | 365 | 137 | 350 | 134 | 2902 | 336 | 285 | 320 | 140 | 470 | 360 | 375 | 148 | 490 | 2924 | 5826 |
| Red W: 70.2/120 | 430 | 422 | 117 | 345 | 356 | 310 | 120 | 335 | 102 | 2537 | 314 | 265 | 305 | 122 | 430 | 330 | 375 | 148 | 420 | 2709 | 5246 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Amazing Course, Hidden Gem!
This course was great! You barely see any houses the entire round, holes are challenging yet reward good shots, greens were in good shape. This is the best course I've ever played in Southern IA, I will definitely be back!
Bunkers need work
Drove 4.5 hrs to meet up with buddies for a golf weekend. Greens were good. Fairways had lots of patchy spots. Bunkers were unacceptable. All over grown with weeds and hardly any sand. We played Friday through Sunday and never a new pin location. The edges of the holes were getting beat up. We had fun but were expecting better
Nice course in Iowa , had the course pretty much to myself.
Nice layout with lots of character
Played this course by myself as I was in the area for a meeting. First time playing the course and would highly recommend it. It has been a dry year so the rough and fairways were not always in perfect shape (but overall still in good shape). The greens are larger, were in excellent shape and very receptive. They also rolled well and at a good speed. Played the first nine without any traffic - but ran into some traffic on the back - but the group ahead let me through on the next hole so pace of play was very good for only one golfer. If I am ever in the area again - will definitely try to play this course again.
Beautiful course. There wasn’t a ton of rough between the fairways and the prairie grass so you had to be somewhat accurate. Big greens, well kept tee boxes and some very picturesque holes. We had a good time.
Nice fairways and fast greens
The greens were in great shape and still fast even after a solid rainfall the days prior. Also can catch a couple solid views of Lake Rathbun and native Iowa prairie grass everywhere throughout.
One of my favorite southern Iowa courses
The course was in great shape considering how dry it has been in this area. They did not fall aerate so the greens were fast and smooth. The course has a great layout with the holes spread out so it feels like you are on the course by yourself. We played n under 3 hours.
Great Experience
We visited the Preserve for a golf trip at were not disappointed. The only part of the course not in great shape was the bunkers. Everything else was excellent including the course condition other than the bunkers, the staff, layout and pace. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to get away for a weekend of golf at a fun course with a relaxed atmosphere.
Play here!!
90 minutes from Des Moines, a very easy drive to make. This course is fantastic. Small town area, resort quality track. Links style layout, fair and playable for all golfers. Friendly folks too!
Very Nixe
Was in Iowa from Texas and booked this course and loved it. Greens are in excellent condition and fairways r cut good. The rough where good but stay out the bushes because your ball is a goner. The sand traps need some work but overall the course is awesome and staff was very friendly. Thanks for th 18
Hidden gem
Hadn't played the course in 10 years so didn't remember much about it. Glad I played it again. Pace of play is perfect for any type of golfer. Average lenght helps the pace but also your score. Most of the par 5's could be reached in 2 with above average shots. Played 2 days in a row and 2 different set of tees. Bentgrass fairways are average considering hasn't rained in weeks. Greens were really nice. Putted true and have good speed. Keep it in the fairway but if it is windy....watch out. Course will get you. Worth the drive.
Nice Layout
The course had a nice fair layout and the greens were true. The sand traps were lacking sand and were wet / muddy. The staff was unhelpful and did little to promote golf as a good experience.
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