Hardest golf courses in Oelwein, IA

The hardest golf course in the Oelwein area is Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo. All 12, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Gates Park Golf CourseWaterloo, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,839 yds8.1
2. 2Red Carpet Golf CourseWaterloo, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,572 yds6.6
3. 3River Ridge Golf CourseIndependence, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,408 yds8.1
4. 4Big Rock Country ClubFayette, IA · Public · 18 holes · 5,895 yds8.6
5. Hickory Grove Golf CourseOelwein, IA · Public · 9 holes · 7,084 yds8.3
6. Meadowbrook Country ClubSumner, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,782 yds8.9
7. Jesup Golf & Country ClubJesup, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,204 yds9.0
8. Backbone Golf & Country ClubStrawberry Point, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,078 yds8.9
9. Willow Run Country ClubDenver, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,888 yds8.7
10. Three Elms Golf CourseIndependence, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,960 yds8.5
11. Buffalo Creek Golf CourseWinthrop, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,446 yds9.0
12. Hart Ridge Golf CourseManchester, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,518 yds9.1

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Updated November 2026