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Easiest Golf Courses in Black Hawk County, Iowa

The 7 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Black Hawk County, Iowa, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Black Hawk County

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1
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Red tees · 5,479 yds · Rating 65.6 · Par 72Cedar Falls
106
2
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
White tees · 5,512 yds · Rating 65.6 · Par 72Waterloo
108
3
Red Carpet Golf Course
Red tees · 5,749 yds · Rating 67.4 · Par 72Waterloo
108
4
South Hills Golf Course
Red tees · 5,437 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 72Waterloo
110
5
Gates Park Golf Course
White tees · 6,044 yds · Rating 68.0 · Par 72Waterloo
114
6
Sunnyside Country Club
Red tees · 5,284 yds · Rating 65.9 · Par 72Waterloo
115
7
Beaver Hills Country Club
Red tees · 5,276 yds · Rating 71.2 · Par 72Cedar Falls
119

Black Hawk County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls is currently the easiest golf course in Black Hawk County based on slope (slope rating 106).

How many ranked golf courses are in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

12 golf courses in Black Hawk County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 7 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Black Hawk County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.