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Hardest Golf Courses in Black Hawk County, Iowa

The 7 most challenging golf courses in Black Hawk County, Iowa, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Black Hawk County

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1
Sunnyside Country Club
Black tees · 6,756 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Waterloo
135
2
Beaver Hills Country Club
Blue tees · 6,905 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72Cedar Falls
131
3
Gates Park Golf Course
Yellow tees · 6,382 yds · Rating 75.8 · Par 72Waterloo
129
4
South Hills Golf Course
Yellow tees · 6,259 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 72Waterloo
124
5
Red Carpet Golf Course
White tees · 6,266 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 73Waterloo
123
6
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
Yellow tees · 5,954 yds · Rating 73.5 · Par 72Waterloo
122
7
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,890 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72Cedar Falls
119

Black Hawk County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo is currently the hardest golf course in Black Hawk County based on slope (slope rating 135).

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 USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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.