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Best courses in Iowa?
- Thread starter Ruckus
- Start date
Was definitely planning on this one sometime this summer
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Don't know where in Iowa you are going but the Des Moines area has three really solid courses. Also, Camden 2 and West Lake in the QC are must plays.
West Lake Park in Davenport is pretty awesome...some really terrifying water shots (namely 13, 19, and 22), but still awesome.
simplepmart
Birdie Member
West Lake is awesome and BIG time fun. Couple that with Middle and Camden 2 and that's a great day of DG. Pickard is a great course in the middle of the state. Indian Hills Community College was a pleasant surprise and worth a play if you are in the south central part of the state.
I would recommend any of these courses and would rate all of them as above average courses with West Lake being my personal favorite in Iowa.
I would recommend any of these courses and would rate all of them as above average courses with West Lake being my personal favorite in Iowa.
jmadersky
Newbie
DSM area
1. Pickard
2. Walnut
3. Ewing
4. Walnut Ridge
5. Grand View (weekday only, this place is a zoo on the weekend)
6. McHose (It is an hour outside Des Moines, but fun course, #6 because of distance from the rest)
If you are looking to make a day of it.
Hit Pickard early, Ewing, Grand View, Big Creek (eliminate this if you want to save some drive time), Walnut. You have now circled Des Moines, played 5 fun courses, time for a burrito at Abelardo's and cheap beers at Carl's. Or go downtown to the Royal Mile or El Bait Shop (100 beers on tap, good patio), maybe catch an ICubs game at Principal Park.
1. Pickard
2. Walnut
3. Ewing
4. Walnut Ridge
5. Grand View (weekday only, this place is a zoo on the weekend)
6. McHose (It is an hour outside Des Moines, but fun course, #6 because of distance from the rest)
If you are looking to make a day of it.
Hit Pickard early, Ewing, Grand View, Big Creek (eliminate this if you want to save some drive time), Walnut. You have now circled Des Moines, played 5 fun courses, time for a burrito at Abelardo's and cheap beers at Carl's. Or go downtown to the Royal Mile or El Bait Shop (100 beers on tap, good patio), maybe catch an ICubs game at Principal Park.
Ewing, Grandview and Big Creek in Des Moines area.
Stable Run and Carrol Marty are pretty nice and just a half hour north in Ames.
Head west a bit for Sunnyside DGC in Atlantic.
To the east, Wildcat is definitely a must-play.
I would recommend stopping by Exchange Park in Waterloo on the way.
Continue east to the Quad Cities for West Lake, Middle Park, Devils's Glen, Camden 2, and don't forget to grab a growler or two from the Bent River Brewery.
Stable Run and Carrol Marty are pretty nice and just a half hour north in Ames.
Head west a bit for Sunnyside DGC in Atlantic.
To the east, Wildcat is definitely a must-play.
I would recommend stopping by Exchange Park in Waterloo on the way.
Continue east to the Quad Cities for West Lake, Middle Park, Devils's Glen, Camden 2, and don't forget to grab a growler or two from the Bent River Brewery.
Off the top of my head, in some sort of particular random order:
Wildcat Bluff
West Lake
Pickard
Treasure Cove
Walnut
Big Creek
Pioneer at Rodeo
Sunnyside
Stable Run
Forest City
Turkey Creek
Sugar Bottom
Peninsula
Exchange
Fuller
Carrol Marty
Okoboji
It'd be one helluva road trip to hit all of those...
Wildcat Bluff
West Lake
Pickard
Treasure Cove
Walnut
Big Creek
Pioneer at Rodeo
Sunnyside
Stable Run
Forest City
Turkey Creek
Sugar Bottom
Peninsula
Exchange
Fuller
Carrol Marty
Okoboji
It'd be one helluva road trip to hit all of those...
pauldst
Double Eagle Member
I've been gone from Iowa for over a year and a half now. I still miss Sugar Bottom and Turkey Creek, both near Iowa City.
The five IA must hit courses:
1. Wildcat Bluff
2. Pickard
3. Walnut Ridge
4. West Lake
5. Sugar Bottom
Honorable mentions:
Middle, Ewing, McHose, Big Creek, Graceland, Turkey Creek, Indian Hills, Pioneer Trail, Treasure Cove, Lewis Club, McKinley, Maytag.
1. Wildcat Bluff
2. Pickard
3. Walnut Ridge
4. West Lake
5. Sugar Bottom
Honorable mentions:
Middle, Ewing, McHose, Big Creek, Graceland, Turkey Creek, Indian Hills, Pioneer Trail, Treasure Cove, Lewis Club, McKinley, Maytag.
pauldst
Double Eagle Member
Legion in Cedar Rapids has a few great holes, too!
grodney
* Ace Member *
Swisher Streets
Double Eagle Member
Where do you live in Iowa?
Yes, if it's been at all maintained. Last fall it was unfortunately way overgrown. Take a guide for navigation!
Cedar Falls area
MNThrower
Birdie Member
Played Grandview, Sugar Bottom, and Pickard. Sugar Bottom was my favorite. Super fun and very pretty. It's mainly in the woods with lots of elevation. Pickard was a bit more flat and spread out. Some longer holes there. Still fun. Grandview isn't worth a trip unless you're just cruising by in my opinion.
West Lake, Wildcat Bluff, Pickard, Camden II (In IL, but just across the river from Davenport)
Middle, Walnut Ridge, Big Creek, Sugar Bottom
Stable Run, Eastern Avenue, Eagle Point, McHose, Grandview
A quick hit list, separated in tiers. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, spend a whole day in the DSM area, and a whole one in the QC.
Middle, Walnut Ridge, Big Creek, Sugar Bottom
Stable Run, Eastern Avenue, Eagle Point, McHose, Grandview
A quick hit list, separated in tiers. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, spend a whole day in the DSM area, and a whole one in the QC.
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