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Hardest Golf Courses in Buena Vista County, Iowa

The 3 most challenging golf courses in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County

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1
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek
Blue tees · 6,708 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72Storm Lake
126
2
Newell Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,149 yds · Rating 70.0 · Par 72Newell
119
3
Little Sioux Golf & Country Club
Gold tees · 4,486 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 70 · Semi_privateSioux Rapids
105

Buena Vista County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek in Storm Lake is currently the hardest golf course in Buena Vista County based on slope (slope rating 126).

How many ranked golf courses are in Buena Vista County, Iowa?

6 golf courses in Buena Vista County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 3 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 Buena Vista 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.