Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Palo Alto County, Iowa

The 1 most challenging golf courses in Palo Alto County, Iowa, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Palo Alto County

Palo Alto County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Palo Alto County, Iowa?

Algona Country Club in Mallard is currently the hardest golf course in Palo Alto County based on slope (slope rating 127).

How many ranked golf courses are in Palo Alto County, Iowa?

8 golf courses in Palo Alto County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 1 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 Palo Alto 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.