Best Public Golf Courses in West Des Moines, Iowa

What makes a public course "best" in West Des Moines? 12 non-member courses qualify; the top 5 below average n/a★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Des Moines Golf & Country Club

    1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  2. 2

    Glen Oaks Country Club

    1401 Glen Oaks Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  3. 3

    Greater West Des Moines Golf Club

    3000 Tournament Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 51013
  4. 4

    North West Des Moines Golf Club

    300 Golf Course Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 51517
  5. 5

    The Club at West Des Moines

    4000 Golf Club Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 51992
  6. 6

    West Des Moines Creek Golf Club

    1500 Country Club Road, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 52642
  7. 7

    West Des Moines Golf Course

    5000 Club House Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 52204
  8. 8

    West Des Moines Hills Golf Club

    200 Golf Club Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 52688
  9. 9

    West Des Moines Municipal Golf Course

    1500 Golf Club Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 50592
  10. 10

    West Des Moines Resort Golf Club

    1000 Fairway Drive, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 52739
  11. 11

    West Grand Golf

    6450 Raccoon River Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  12. 12

    Willow Creek Golf Course

    140 Army Post Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in West Des Moines, Iowa?
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in West Des Moines, Iowa. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in West Des Moines?
Our top-ranked public course in West 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 West Des Moines?
Most public courses in West 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 West Des Moines?
Green fees in West 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.
12 Best Public Golf Courses in West Des Moines, Iowa (2026) | FairwayRadar