Course Strategy Guide

How to Play Brown Deer Golf Club

Coralville, IA

18 holesPar 71Updated Apr 2026
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How to Play Brown Deer Golf Club

Brown Deer Golf Club is a 18-hole, par-71 course featuring 5 par 3s and 4 par 5s. The layout includes 74 trees hazards and 70 ob hazards across the 18 holes, so course management is key. The longest hole is the 559-yard, par-5 Hole 2nd.

Below is a complete hole-by-hole strategy guide with caddie notes, hazard maps, and shot plans for every hole at Brown Deer Golf Club, built for a 15-handicap golfer. Download ParPal to get a strategy customized to your clubs and tendencies.

Player Profile Used

Average 15-handicap golfer · Handicap 15

15 HCP

Club Distances

Driver230y3W210y5W195y4H185y5i170y6i160y7i150y8i140y9i130yPW120yGW105ySW90yLW70y

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Hole-by-Hole Strategy for Brown Deer Golf Club

Hole 1

Par 4329 yards

Short opening hole with water running down the right side from 218 yards out and trees choking the left from 184 yards. The key is positioning your tee shot around 210 yards to stay clear of both hazards and leave a comfortable approach. The fairway narrows significantly past 250 yards, so restraint off the tee pays dividends.

Hazards

Trees left · 184yTrees left · 203yWater right · 218yOB left · 219y

Shot Plan

1
329ycenter of the fairway(119y remaining)
2
119ycenter of the green

Hole 2

Par 5559 yards

Reachable par 5 that demands careful navigation around water that cuts across the fairway at 457 yards, then guards the right side of the green complex. Fairway bunkers at 347-363 yards pinch the landing area for longer hitters. The green is surrounded by bunkers, so precision trumps power on the approach.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker right · 347yFairway Bunker right · 363yWater right · 369yWater right · 386y

Shot Plan

1
559ycenter of the fairway(329y remaining)
2
329ycenter of the fairway(134y remaining)
3
134ycenter of the green

Hole 3

Par 4326 yards

Driveable par 4 with trees lining the entire left side and fairway bunkers guarding the right at 258 and 317 yards. OB left becomes a serious threat past 290 yards for aggressive lines. The green is protected by the right bunker, so favor the left side of your approach.

Hazards

Trees left · 112yTrees left · 130yTrees left · 154yTrees left · 181y

Shot Plan

1
326ycenter of the fairway(96y remaining)
2
96ycenter of the green

Hole 4

Par 5513 yards

Straightforward par 5 with fairway bunkers clustered on the right side from 400-454 yards. The hole rewards accuracy over distance, as the bunkers are easily avoided by favoring the left side. Green bunker protects the right side of the putting surface.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker right · 400yFairway Bunker right · 428yFairway Bunker right · 454yGreen Bunker right · 476y

Shot Plan

1
513yleft-center side of the fairway(303y remaining)
2
303yleft-center side of the fairway(93y remaining)
3
93yleft-center side of the green

Hole 5

Par 3182 yards

Mid-iron par 3 to a green protected by bunkers on the left side. The putting surface slopes from back to front, so taking enough club is crucial to avoid the short-side bunkers. Miss right and long for the easiest recovery.

Hazards

Green Bunker left · 156yGreen Bunker left · 175y

Shot Plan

1
182yright-center side of the green

Hole 6

Par 4405 yards

Demanding par 4 with fairway bunkers in the landing area from 210-275 yards, particularly troublesome on the right. The approach plays to a green complex surrounded by bunkers on the right and center. Favor the left side throughout this hole.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker center · 210yFairway Bunker right · 236yFairway Bunker right · 258yFairway Bunker right · 275y

Shot Plan

1
405yleft-center side of the fairway(175y remaining)
2
175yleft-center side of the green

Hole 7

Par 4383 yards

Solid par 4 with a fairway bunker at 259 yards in the center of the landing area, then another on the right at 317 yards. The green is well-protected by bunkers left and right, demanding a precise approach shot. The putting surface has subtle breaks.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker center · 259yFairway Bunker right · 317yGreen Bunker right · 339yGreen Bunker left · 358y

Shot Plan

1
383ycenter of the fairway(153y remaining)
2
153ycenter of the green

Hole 8

Par 4414 yards

Water runs down the left side for the first 225 yards, making accuracy off the tee paramount. A fairway bunker at 313 yards on the right shouldn't come into play. The green has bunkers left, so favor the right side of your approach for the safest angle.

Hazards

Water left · 178yWater left · 203yWater left · 225yFairway Bunker right · 313y

Shot Plan

1
414ycenter of the fairway(204y remaining)
2
204ycenter of the green

Hole 9

Par 3246 yards

Long par 3 that plays shorter than the yardage suggests due to elevation. Green bunkers protect the right side from 213-222 yards. Trees frame both sides of the green past 275 yards, but they're beyond the target. Club selection is critical on this demanding closer.

Hazards

Green Bunker right · 213yGreen Bunker right · 222yTrees left · 276yTrees right · 281y

Shot Plan

1
246ycenter of the fairway(36y remaining)
2
36ycenter of the green

Hole 10

Par 5480 yards

Par 5 with water dominating the left side from tee to green, then cutting across the fairway at 363 yards before guarding the right side of the approach. The water forces everything right, creating a challenging angle into a green protected by a left bunker. Conservative play is rewarded.

Hazards

Water left · 117yWater left · 145yWater left · 174yWater left · 198y

Shot Plan

1
480ycenter of the fairway (moved from water)(285y remaining)
2
285ycenter of the fairway(100y remaining)
3
100ycenter of the green

Hole 11

Par 4357 yards

Mid-length par 4 with OB running down the entire left side and trees squeezing the right from 150 yards onward. The corridor narrows significantly in the landing area around 200-250 yards. Green bunker left makes the right side the preferred approach angle.

Hazards

Trees right · 150yTrees right · 165yTrees right · 185yOB left · 187y

Shot Plan

1
357ycenter of the fairway(127y remaining)
2
127ycenter of the green

Hole 12

Par 3200 yards

Intimidating par 3 over water that cuts diagonally across the target line from 136-162 yards. OB and trees guard the left side throughout. The bailout area is right and long, though the green slopes back to front. Take plenty of club and aim right-center.

Hazards

OB left · 103yOB left · 123yWater left · 136yWater center · 144y

Shot Plan

1
200ycenter of the green

Hole 13

Par 4275 yards

Short par 4 with water on both sides in the landing area - right at 83-105 yards, left at 183-238 yards. Multiple fairway bunkers cluster around 190-232 yards, creating a narrow target. Despite the short distance, this hole demands precision and course management.

Hazards

Water right · 83yWater right · 105yWater left · 183yFairway Bunker center · 190y

Shot Plan

1
275ycenter of the fairway(45y remaining)
2
45ycenter of the green

Hole 14

Par 3120 yards

Short but treacherous par 3 completely surrounded by trouble. Trees and OB guard both sides, with green bunkers right. The target is small and demands a committed swing. Any miss here finds serious trouble, making this one of the most demanding holes on the course.

Hazards

Trees left · 49yTrees left · 62yTrees left · 79yTrees right · 82y

Shot Plan

1
120ycenter of the green

Hole 15

Par 5496 yards

Par 5 with OB running down the right side for 285 yards, then trees taking over. Fairway bunkers on the right from 250-292 yards must be avoided. Trees begin crowding both sides past 300 yards, creating a narrow corridor for the approach. Green bunker protects the right side.

Hazards

OB right · 101yOB right · 117yOB right · 143yOB right · 163y

Shot Plan

1
496ycenter of the fairway(266y remaining)
2
266ycenter of the fairway(96y remaining)
3
96ycenter of the green

Hole 16

Par 4459 yards

Long, demanding par 4 where trees begin encroaching at 268 yards, then OB and trees create a gauntlet from 320 yards to the green. The approach must thread between hazards left and right to a green protected by bunkers right. Position and precision are everything here.

Hazards

Trees center · 268yTrees left · 288yTrees center · 291yTrees right · 311y

Shot Plan

1
459ycenter of the fairway(229y remaining)
2
229ycenter of the fairway(34y remaining)

Hole 17

Par 3178 yards

Beautiful island green par 3 surrounded by water and bunkers. Green bunkers guard right, left, and center starting at 186 yards, while water wraps around from 189 yards. The putting surface is generous, but any miss finds serious trouble. Commit to the shot and trust your yardage.

Hazards

Green Bunker right · 186yWater right · 189yGreen Bunker right · 197yGreen Bunker left · 198y

Shot Plan

1
178ycenter of the green

Hole 18

Par 4393 yards

Dramatic finishing hole with OB left for 217 yards and water cutting across at multiple points from 123-254 yards. The approach must carry water and avoid green bunkers left, center, and right. This hole epitomizes risk-reward golf and demands aggressive precision under pressure.

Hazards

OB left · 102yOB left · 121yWater right · 123yOB left · 138y

Shot Plan

1
393ycenter of the fairway (moved from water)(163y remaining)
2
163ycenter of the green

Frequently Asked Questions About Brown Deer Golf Club

What par is Brown Deer Golf Club?

Brown Deer Golf Club is a par-71, 18-hole golf course in Coralville, IA, playing approximately 6,315 yards.

What is the hardest hole at Brown Deer Golf Club?

Hole 15 is one of the most challenging — a 496-yard par 5 with 33 hazards. Par 5 with OB running down the right side for 285 yards, then trees taking over.

What hazards should I watch for at Brown Deer Golf Club?

Brown Deer Golf Club features 74 trees hazards, 70 ob hazards, 69 water hazards. Pay close attention to hazard placement on approach shots and tee shots on shorter par 4s.

What is the best strategy for playing Brown Deer Golf Club?

The best strategy for Brown Deer Golf Club is to play smart off the tee and avoid the major hazards. On the par-3 Hole 5th, mid-iron par 3 to a green protected by bunkers on the left side. Use this hole-by-hole guide to plan your shot targets and know where the safe misses are on every hole.

Where is Brown Deer Golf Club located?

Brown Deer Golf Club is located at 1900 Country Club Dr, Coralville, IA.

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