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Hardest Golf Courses in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

The 8 most challenging golf courses in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County

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1
Bent Tree Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,304 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 72Council Bluffs
136
2
Council Bluffs Country Club
White tees · 6,020 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 71Council Bluffs
133
3
Shoreline Golf Course
White tees · 6,004 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 72Carter Lake
129
4
Treynor Recreation Area
Blue tees · 6,060 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 72Treynor
126
5
Avoca Golf Club
30401, USGA, Red, Women tees · 5,765 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 72Avoca
123
6
Dodge Riverside Golf Club
Black tees · 6,454 yds · Rating 70.8 · Par 72Council Bluffs
122
7
Fox Run Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,267 yds · Rating 69.8 · Par 71Council Bluffs
116
8
Oakland Country Club
Blue tees · 4,876 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 68Avoca
107

Pottawattamie County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs is currently the hardest golf course in Pottawattamie County based on slope (slope rating 136).

How many ranked golf courses are in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?

11 golf courses in Pottawattamie County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 8 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 Pottawattamie 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.