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Otter Creek Golf Course

4100 NE Otter Creek Dr, Ankeny, Iowa 50021, Polk County
(515) 965-6464
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4.5
254 Reviews
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A sunset view of a hole at Otter Creek Golf Course. Otter Creek GC
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A view of a hole at Otter Creek Golf Course. Otter Creek GC
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A view of the driving range at Otter Creek Golf Course. Otter Creek GC
Otter Creek GC: #14
A view of the 14th green at Otter Creek Golf Course Otter Creek GC
Otter Creek GC: #13
A view of hole #13 at Otter Creek Golf Course Otter Creek GC

About

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6895 yds
Rating 72.9
Slope 125
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1982
Fairways Bluegrass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect(s) Donald Ripple Paul Miller (2009) Garrett Gill

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Rating Index
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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 254 reviews
95.2%
Recommend
254
Reviews
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.5
  • Value
    4.6
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.6
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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.

Rating Index

Golfers Often Mention

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

Golfer Reviews

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u123701621
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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adschaap
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Otter

Only complaint was the poor setting of the distance computer shutting down the cart without warning and along way from designated areas. Frustrating when you are unaware it will shut down so quickly in certain areas and need to back up at 1 mph for 100 feet

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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OH8yvvldrEa9rFlZ8AvC
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jsbarnhill
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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WGAgolf
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Muni Course

Otter is a fun course to play. Links style look with some ponds. Pace this round was great, 3:36 hrs/minutes

Holes are challenging yet not unfair when played from the proper tees.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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WeberB24
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u7860035
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Otter Creek

It was the first time playing Otter Creek this year. The course was one of the best I played, which includes several Country Clubs. Highly recommend.

One thing I would change is the bag drop off needs to be golf cart accessible. At my age the golf bag is hard to carry.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000003441907
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Value - Nice Course

The course is in good shape. Greens run well. Finished 18 in just over 4 hours. Very enjoyable !

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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tQHehQsgOjRdlOwAbvVp
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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ddennis65
Reviews 29
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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cshaul
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u762597480
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Is4BnRtXWmJhGcR6LpNZ
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314161576547
Review 1
Played

So slow

5+ hours to play around Golf I don’t know how I could recommend that to anybody… Course was fine. Enjoyed all that aspect but when you have to wait for every shot and makes around no fun!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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GLgolf24
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course!

You will really enjoy this course! Love the layout and everyone is very friendly. Only complaint is the condition of the bunkers.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Jhatfield
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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twodaydr
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162476966
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout. Great food and drinks. Play again

Only one thing was off. The bunkers have deteriorated from rains and lost sand.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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TGWilson
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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PGATOUR22
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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