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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

4908 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-8725
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Ranked #25 of 35 attractions in Des Moines
Type: Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing
Owner description: Originally founded in 1894 and listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S., this course continues to pose a challenge to... more » Owner description: Originally founded in 1894 and listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S., this course continues to pose a challenge to golfers of all abilities due to its bold elevation changes and well-guarded greens. « less
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Des Moines, Iowa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Hilly tree lined fairways are the hallmark of this course. It can be walked but you better be in shape. Bring plenty of golf balls if you spray the ball.

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Ankeny, Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

The neatest thing about the course is its history/age. It is a relatively nice course for a municipal course...and could be excellent with better care. The heat of late summer beats up this hilly terrain. If you are a walker, you'll get a bit of a workout, as it is pretty rare to have a level lie on this course.... More

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I checked the Waveland website and it says course was built in 1901. Overland Golf Course in Denver was opened in 1895.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

this course is tough but fun. You had better know how to hit uphill/downhill lies and it better go straight or your PROV-1 is on the freeway heading west....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The best municipal golf course I've ever seen. You will need a motorized cart to handle the hills unless you are in top physical condition.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

This is an old and amazing golf course. There are some hills, so rent a cart.

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The course ranger was very rude. I've played golf for about 12 years and worked at 2 courses so I'm not clueless when it comes to slow play. I would very much recognize it if we were slowing up the pace. But we weren't and the ranger harassed us for about 4 holes straight until we finally asked if he... More

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Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Classic course just needs a maintenance budget. Some easy holes and others incredibly challenging. Most often terrible greens but the place wreaks history and should not be missed.

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Des Moines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

This is a beautiful and old golf course. It's great for golfers, I love to cross country ski there in the winter. It is great for the intermediate skier, also great for sledding.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This is the oldest muni course west of the Mississippi... you can tell by the length as it is only 6500 yards from the tips. But do not let that fool you! Yes, there are several short par fours and par fives that will yield birdies, but the greens are small and tend to be fast, the course is hilly... More

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