Best public golf courses in Des Moines, IA

The best public golf course in the Des Moines area is Woodland Hills Golf Course in Des Moines. These 21 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Woodland Hills Golf CourseDes Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 5,767 yds9.6
2. 2Waveland Golf CourseDes Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,603 yds9.0
3. 3The Legacy Golf ClubNorwalk, IA · Public · 18 holes · 7,190 yds8.9
4. 4Otter Creek Golf CourseAnkeny, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,895 yds8.6
5. 5Copper Creek Golf Club and Event CenterPleasant Hill, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,278 yds8.3
6. 6Tournament Club of IowaPolk City, IA · Public · 18 holes · 7,013 yds8.3
7. 7Terrace Hills Golf CourseAltoona, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,433 yds8.2
8. 8West Grand GolfWest Des Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,464 yds8.1
9. 9Jester Park Golf CourseGranger, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,899 yds8.0
10. 10Bright Grandview Golf CourseDes Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 5,518 yds7.9
11. 11Sugar Creek Golf CourseWaukee, IA · Public · 18 holes · 4,966 yds7.4
12. 12Toad Valley Golf CoursePleasant Hill, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,232 yds7.3
13. 13A.H. Blank Golf CourseDes Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,630 yds7.3
14. 14Shady Oaks Golf CourseAckworth, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,252 yds7.0
15. 15Willow Creek Golf CourseWest Des Moines, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,486 yds6.7
16. 16River Valley Golf CourseAdel, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,573 yds6.6
17. 17Beaver Creek Golf ClubGrimes, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,944 yds6.2
18. 18Deer Run Golf ClubIndianola, IA · Public · 18 holes · 6,465 yds5.7
19. Pleasantville Golf & Country ClubPleasantville, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,760 yds7.4
20. Colfax Country ClubColfax, IA · Public · 9 holes · 5,930 yds7.2
21. Woodward Golf ClubWoodward, IA · Public · 9 holes · 6,010 yds7.1

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Updated October 2026