Otter Creek GC
A sunset view of a hole at Otter Creek Golf Course.
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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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course.

We ate at the bar and grill beforehand and the food was very good a the prices we very reasonable All the staff we encountered we extremely friendly and glad to help. The driving range is in great shape and they have really grass, not the artificial turf junk most courses have. The course was in great shape and very picturesque. There were hills and lots of water, challenging but not so hard that is wasn't fun. If I lived in Des Moines, this would be my course of choice.

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

Golfed 18 holes

Course is in good condition, pace of play was good, was able to tee off at scheduled time. I joined up with a twosome and had a good time. The only problem was the wind, but that is not the fault of the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great job with the redo.

First time playing since course redone from parkland to links course. Excellent job. Great practice facilities too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Still one of the top in Des Moines

I'd rate it with Glenoaks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome course

The course is in amazing condition and very visually pleasing. The staff offers to drive you to and from your car. Overall, I can't say enough about how great of a golf experience Otter Creek is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course. Very busy, but after the first tee off, things went smoothly. Only problem was no beverage service on a hot day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course was very wet,

Course was very wet, and it was cart path ony. that sucked.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

JT

Course was in great shape and greens rolled true.

Pass of play could have been better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Soggy but fun.

Saved a few bucks with Golf Now and played a soggy round at Otter Creek in Ankeny. My group likes this links style course- open, curvy and well maintained. Nice clubhouse, friendly desk and starter, what more do you need.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great experience

This course was great had exceptional customer service. They came and took your clubs put them on cart for you. Shuttled you to and from your vehicles. My grandma was with us and she doesn't golf and usually we have to pay for a round of golf for her to just ride but they didn't charge us anything I thought great customer service. The course was in excellent shape. overall fabulous course we will be defiantly coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

Blue grass fairways but always kept in great shape. The course plays true and the greens are always cut pretty tight. It is usually pretty windy but 2 out of the 3 par 5's usually play downwind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy Round

I played Otter Creek in a 20+ mph wind and it wa s a challenge. The course was in good shape with the greens being consistent and true. There were many two somes and a couple of singles but play was pretty smoothe. It is early in the season, but I still think there should be clean solution in the ball washers. Other than that it is a well maintained course I will return to for more rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice track

We played this course for the first time in a while. Conditions were great. Greens were smooth and fairways were crisp and well manicured. Saturday afternoon/ evening and no beverage cart was disappointing. Bar staff was slow and not well versed in the drinks. Staff was friendly. Will be back. Would love to see twosomes combined to speed up pace of play. On a busy day combining should be expected and accepted.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course has great layout and greens.

Fairly open on the teebox but carry and water in play 1/2 the time. Greens were in great shape with a subtle slope to them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Good course, I'd recommend it. It was only mid-April and conditions were already very good. Greens rolling nicely. If it's windy, watch out. The course is open and the wind whips here. Maybe a tad overpriced, but a nice course that makes sense.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent overall.

Great layout. Outstanding condition. Greens roll fast and true. Electric carts. Multiple sets of tees. Very fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

great course

What a nice course. The only problem was the greens were recently aerated and that made it interesting, but it is a challenging and pretty course. The layout was fun but difficult as it was our first time here. I would recommend driving up on the blind shots and getting a look it will save you strokes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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