135th Street
Larchwood, IA, United States
Meadow Acres Golf Course is a 9-hole facility located in Larchwood, Iowa. The course features a mix of par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s, with holes ranging from 146 to 420 yards. The layout presents moderate to challenging conditions with strategic use of water hazards, bunkers, and out-of-bounds areas throughout the course.
Key characteristics include tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy off the tee, particularly on hole seven, which is noted as the most demanding tee shot on the course. Water features play a significant role in course design, appearing on multiple holes including a prominent lake fronting the eighth hole's tee. Elevation changes add complexity, with several holes featuring upward and downward sloping greens that influence club selection and approach shots.
The course offers birdie opportunities on shorter par 4s and reachable par 5s for skilled players. The finishing hole, a 403-yard par 4, features a narrow fairway bordered by trees and an elevated green, creating a challenging conclusion to the round. The course is characterized as having some of the best finishing holes in the region.
