Otter Creek GC
A sunset view of a hole at Otter Creek Golf Course.
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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
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0
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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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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Trio from Az

Very nice and affordable course!

Needs nicer bathrooms on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Super fun course with a very fair challenging layout. Hopefully you can play in the windy because this place is always windy. In great shape and a great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent course, although some hidden trouble. Make sure to hon take a look to where you should hit your next shot on some of the par 4s where the fairway is hidden from view and on all the par 5 s.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Otter Creek in the spring

Course was in good shape, haven’t had the best spring this year. Greens had healed nicely from aeration. Not as fast as usual, but still decent. Fairways were tight, again due to spring weather. Still good. Well worth the price we paid. Friendly staff, clean carts, range was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course was in good condition taking into account it was April 9th. I would love to come back and play it again in its usual summer conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 192
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

PACE: There was a 6-some ahead of us. SIX-SOME! Not okay. Never saw a ranger address this, and you pass by the clubhouse several times starting and playing the back 9.

CONDITIONS: Tees, greens, and fairways all seemed fine. The 2 guys I was paired with said the greens were running slower than usual, but they seemed fine.

STAFF: Got me paid and out to the first tee. The starter did help get me out earlier than my scheduled tee time because of an opening on the tee sheet. Thank you!

VALUE: Good value... but a 6-some!

LAYOUT: All 18 holes meander thru what appears to be a very nice community (judging by the houses surrounding the course). Several blind shots (2nd shots on #3 and #5, in particular) and plenty of water and bunkers to keep you honest. Very walkable.

Would've given this a 4-start overall rating... but a 6-some! Not okay.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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