Otter Creek GC
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4.5
251 Reviews (251)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
96.4%
Recommend this course
240 out of 251 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 27 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
251 Reviews (251)

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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I was a single on the course. the threesome in front of me let me play through. I didn't catch the next threesome until the 8th hole. then I waited on every shot the rest of the round. threesome, threesome, twosome, threesome and a foursome were the groups in front of me. the weather was good so it did not bother me. a great day to be on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

geese

Geese droppings are deplorable. Gotta be a health hazard Every hole! Every green

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Pace of play was slow. I am not a pro by any means, but We caught a group that was playing slow. They didn't let us play through. The ranger was not out to make people accountable on the pace of play. Kinda ruined the afternoon having to wait on slow play. Wonderful course, greens were nice, rough is long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

Played here on a Friday using a 'Hot Deal' to save some money. Course was in very good shape, but pace of play was not great. A five-some ahead of us slowed play quite a bit. But this is an enjoyable course for all.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Super Spring Condition

We played in under 4 hrs. and had a great time. The course was in mid summer condition, just immaculate. We hope to play it again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

variety of holes makes this fun

Early season so it was 90 degree and cart path only on a few holes. I was Okay with this as course was a little wet when we started. Fair amount of water holes to make it challenging. Fairways were in good shape and greens rolled perfectly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Very nice establishment. The gentleman that checked me in was super friendly as was the staff at the restaurant. The course is really nice. Lots of water and sand and I found them both!! The only complaint I have is coming off the 14th hole we couldn’t find the 15th hole. We actually went back because we thought we skipped holes and just came off the 18th. A sign coming off the 14th pointing in the direction of the 15th would be helpful. We will definately be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/09/2018

There is a sign pointing to the 15th hole ... but it is low to the ground. We have talked about making it higher ... I will bring it up again.

John Copeland

Assistant Pro Shop Manager

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ottervalley Golf Course

The course is in good shape and it is a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice midweek game

Really quiet in the middle of the week. I’ve played on weekends here and it is busy. Fairways are a little narrower than average, but not so bad to be entirely unforgiving to my slice. A couple unique holes so you don’t forget the course. Plenty of drinking water around unlike other nearby courses and I think the drink cart passed me four times. Just avoid the geese!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Every hole was unique

This course was very challenging, but rewarded a good shot. Each hole had it's own character.

The staff was very helpful and engaging

Very enjoyable.

We will play again.

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

Otter Creek

Course is in good condition for this time of year and especially for the cold weather we are having.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top notch

Layout is great, course is well kept, and always enjoy ourselves here. Thanks for the great round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Otter Creek Golf Course

The golf was in excellent conditions despite early rain. Water cooler was available on the course since there was no cart person around to provide us drinks. I was happy that the course had markings to direct us to the next tee box.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Otter creek- Ankeny

Very good layout, helpful staff. We were early and let us go ahead since there was opening. Nearly private club level of experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tame the Otter!

Full disclosure: I am an Ankeny resident for 39 years. This course is always well maintained and the greens tend to be on the speedier side, which I personally like. There is a North and South driving range and 30 balls costs only $3. There is a practice chipping green with a large sand trap and two practice putting greens. GPS in the carts is nice. We played on a Sunday afternoon in just less than 4 hours. The course has 4 tees on each hole to accomodate golfers of various skill levels. I use the senior tees which plays to just over 6,100 yds. I really enjoy playing Otter Creek!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Want to play again!

I really enjoyed playing here.and hope to someday play here again. My only complaint is the noise coming from the interstate.

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

Solid course for the money

There are always things that could be better but for the most part no complaints about this track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Play wasn't great, but the course was. Really good job on the conditions, and it wasnt overly busy so we could take our time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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