Best Public Golf Courses in Des Moines, Iowa

14 public, municipal, semi-private, and resort courses in Des Moines, IA. Ranked below by rating and review volume.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Blank Park Golf Course

    , Des Moines, IA 50315
  2. 2

    Bright Grandview Golf Course

    , Des Moines, IA 50317
  3. 3

    Des Moines Country Club

    100 Fairway Drive, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 52773
  4. 4

    Des Moines Driving Range

    2944 Northwest 66th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
  5. 5

    Des Moines Golf & Country Club

    500 Tournament Drive, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51819
  6. 6

    Des Moines Pines Golf Club

    1000 Championship Drive, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51729
  7. 7

    Des Moines Public Golf Course

    1000 Fairway Drive, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51219
  8. 8

    Des Moines Valley Golf Course

    1000 Tournament Drive, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51500
  9. 9

    Greater Des Moines Golf Club

    2000 Country Club Road, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51499
  10. 10

    South Des Moines Golf Club

    1500 Country Club Road, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51751
  11. 11

    The Club at Des Moines

    1000 Pro Shop Lane, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA 51443
  12. 12

    Wakonda Club

    3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
  13. 13

    Waveland Golf Course

    , Des Moines, IA 50311
  14. 14

    Woodland Hills Golf Course

    620 Northeast 66th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Des Moines, Iowa?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Des Moines, Iowa. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Des Moines?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Des Moines is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Des Moines?▾
Most public courses in Des Moines accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Des Moines?▾
Green fees in Des Moines vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.