Otter Creek GC
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4.5
242 Reviews (242)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
95.7%
Recommend this course
231 out of 242 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging and beautifully designed course consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, strong overall conditions, and outstanding value. Welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play make it a favorite among Des Moines area golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6895 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bluegrass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
242 Reviews (242)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 13
Bunkers 12
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Advanced Golfers 10
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 10
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Got rained out after 12 holes but enjoyed the golf we got. Windy day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Played in less than 4 hours course was in great shape will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good this time

The Starter had problems finding the correct group I was to supposed to be with. I was supposed to be with a foursome, but ended up with a different threesome (no complaints, the other two golfers were great to play with). The pace was slow to begin with and got worse as we played the second nine. Towards the end there were players on the tee box waiting and two other foursomes waiting to tee off.

The course is in good shape, fairways nice and greens in great shape, and no problems checking in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Been a year since playing this course. It did not disappoint!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Well kept but greens were kind of beat up. Players need to be reminded to FIX THEIR DIVITS!

Friendly staff, decent layout just pretty open. But that helped keep pace of play up.

I would definitely play it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun Course

We have played here numerous times and we always have had a good experience. Gave the course condition 4 stars only because it was wet in areas but obviously nothing you can do about that when you have had a lot of rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Macombcoach

After initial discussions with starter who could not find reservations, it was a glorious day. My only complaint was the GPS system on the golf cart was off and on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart

Cart paths only is very annoying

The 10th hole was under water and should have been converted to a par 3. The course was very wet and play was slow. Still a great course

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Otter with Respect

I really enjoyed this visit and plan to return soon. Everyone outside of the Pro Shop were fantastic and wanted to help. The Pro Shop Attendant could have some more training on customer relations. He spent more time with customers on the phone to completion prior to completing my transactions. Pretty rude overall.

Well done team. See you again in September.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Unable to play at our tee time due to heavy rain and threats of lightning. We were on a short vacation and had planned to play on our way back home to Kansas City.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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