Hardest golf courses in Mason City, IA

The hardest golf course in the Mason City area is Ridge Stone Golf Club in Sheffield. All 16, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Ridge Stone Golf ClubSheffield, IA · Public · 18 holes · 7,160 yds9.0
2. 2Legacy Golf Course at the 19Mason City, IA · Private · 18 holes · 6,500 yds8.7
3. 3Bear Creek Golf CourseForest City, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,310 yds8.1
4. 4Highland Park Golf CourseMason City, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,219 yds7.7
5. 5CIty of Mason CIty Highland Park Golf CourseMason City, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,219 yds7.6
6. 6Rice Lake Golf and Country ClubLake Mills, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,201 yds9.7
7. Garner Golf and Country ClubGarner, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,746 yds7.4
8. Northwood Country ClubNorthwood, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,004 yds9.0
9. Veterans Memorial Golf ClubClear Lake, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,022 yds9.1
10. Pleasant Valley Golf ClubThornton, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,008 yds8.2
11. Buffalo Run Golf ClubNora Springs, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,730 yds6.4
12. Acorn Park Golf CourseSaint Ansgar, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,780 yds8.7
13. Sunny Brae Golf & Country ClubOsage, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,562 yds9.2
14. Linn Grove Country ClubRockwell, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,602 yds8.2
15. Slippery Elm Golf CourseKlemme, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,290 yds7.5
16. Pioneer Town And Country ClubManly, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,350 yds8.4

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Updated November 2026