Bent Tree Golf Club
Plan your round at Bent Tree Golf Club
Bent Tree Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Council Bluffs designed by Jeffrey Brauer. It covers 225 acres of rolling terrain with bentgrass fairways and prairie grasses, and plays 7,022 yards from the Black tees across five sets of tees. Tee times are booked online or by phone, and a Top Tracer range is available.
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jeffrey Brauer
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Bent Tree Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
353
yds ·Blue
Bluestem: a left dogleg with a two-tier fairway and trouble on both sides.
Hole 2
325
yds ·Blue
Larkspur: out of bounds runs left and prairie grass lines the right, so accuracy matters off the tee.
Hole 3
380
yds ·Blue
Sunflower: a long, straight par 4 with bunkers on both sides that plays longer than the card.
Hole 4
482
yds ·Blue
Loosestrife: a par 5 with six fairway bunkers, where wind is a major factor.
Hole 5
150
yds ·Blue
Foxtail: a par 3 with five bunkers on the right and a large green with a tricky slope.
Hole 6
400
yds ·Blue
Aster: a double fairway, and the green slopes away from the fairway.
Hole 7
395
yds ·Blue
Buffalo Grass: a narrow, sloped fairway with tall grass on the right.
Hole 8
171
yds ·Blue
Columbine: a demanding par 3 to a shallow green, with bunkers and grass on the left.
Hole 9
500
yds ·Blue
Bent Tree: the club's signature par 5, with a hazard running down the left side.
Hole 10
373
yds ·Blue
Indian Grass: an uphill par 4 with no sand traps and an undulating green.
Hole 11
400
yds ·Blue
Honeysuckle: a long, straight par 4 heading south, with two bunkers at the green.
Hole 12
524
yds ·Blue
Coneflower: a downhill par 5 with out of bounds on both sides and two bunkers at the green.
Hole 13
142
yds ·Blue
Foxglove: a par 3 with deep bunkers, tall grass and a two-tier green.
Hole 14
420
yds ·Blue
Bent Tree: a dogleg left with a steep hill and a hazard on the right.
Hole 15
515
yds ·Blue
Primrose: a par 5 with a split fairway and a large bunker, a tree near the green and a two-tier green.
Hole 16
302
yds ·Blue
Wind Flower: a downhill, driveable par 4 with a small hill and grass on the left.
Hole 17
347
yds ·Blue
Black Eyed Susan: a relatively short par 4 and a birdie chance, with two bunkers on the right.
Hole 18
125
yds ·Blue
Wild Rose: a par 3 over water and a bunker to a shallow green, and a birdie chance.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Gold | Blue | White | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 390 | 373 | 353 | 300 | 255 |
| 2 | 4 | 11 | 375 | 348 | 325 | 311 | 283 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 426 | 403 | 380 | 363 | 330 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 524 | 500 | 482 | 447 | 412 |
| 5 | 3 | 17 | 180 | 155 | 150 | 143 | 135 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 433 | 418 | 400 | 358 | 318 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 463 | 435 | 395 | 376 | 328 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 224 | 205 | 171 | 150 | 124 |
| 9 | 5 | 7 | 542 | 522 | 500 | 483 | 427 |
| Out | 36 | 3,557 | 3,359 | 3,156 | 2,931 | 2,612 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 400 | 387 | 373 | 305 | 271 |
| 11 | 4 | 8 | 453 | 425 | 400 | 383 | 307 |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | 558 | 540 | 524 | 517 | 499 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 167 | 160 | 142 | 137 | 115 |
| 14 | 4 | 6 | 440 | 426 | 420 | 400 | 340 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 542 | 528 | 515 | 468 | 413 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 340 | 318 | 302 | 280 | 225 |
| 17 | 4 | 12 | 380 | 355 | 347 | 327 | 270 |
| 18 | 3 | 18 | 185 | 148 | 125 | 113 | 100 |
| In | 36 | 3,465 | 3,287 | 3,148 | 2,930 | 2,540 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,022 | 6,646 | 6,304 | 5,861 | 5,152 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.9 / 137 | 73.3 / 134 | 71.1 / 129 | 69.1 / 124 | 65.6 / 109 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Reserve a tee time online or call the golf shop
- Pick one of five sets of tees: Black, Gold, Blue, White or Green
- Keep carts on paths near tees, greens and all par 3 holes
- Keep pace with the group ahead
- Stay out of homeowners' yards
Carts & walking
The scorecard asks golfers to keep carts on the paths near tees, greens and all par 3 holes, and to observe the 90-degree rule.
Practice facilities
The club offers Top Tracer technology with a reservable bay, and golf instruction.
Pace of play
The scorecard asks groups to keep pace with the group in front, limits lost-ball searches to three minutes and asks for no more than five minutes at the turn. A group that loses its position may be asked to move forward.
Policies
The club is open every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Out of bounds is marked by white stakes and roads bordering the course, water hazards by yellow stakes or lines and lateral hazards by red. Please stay out of homeowners' yards, and proper etiquette and attire are required at all times.
Quick answers
Bent Tree Golf Club at a glance
How many holes does Bent Tree Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Bent Tree Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,152 to 7,022 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Bent Tree Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Bent Tree Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Bent Tree Golf Club?
Bent Tree Golf Club was designed by Jeffrey Brauer.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bent Tree Golf Club?
The scorecard asks golfers to keep carts on the paths near tees, greens and all par 3 holes, and to observe the 90-degree rule.
What practice facilities does Bent Tree Golf Club have?
The club offers Top Tracer technology with a reservable bay, and golf instruction.
What's the pace of play at Bent Tree Golf Club?
The scorecard asks groups to keep pace with the group in front, limits lost-ball searches to three minutes and asks for no more than five minutes at the turn. A group that loses its position may be asked to move forward.
How do you book a tee time at Bent Tree Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (712) 566-9441.
Where is Bent Tree Golf Club?
Bent Tree Golf Club is at 23579 Highway 6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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