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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

4908 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-8725
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Ranked #18 of 38 attractions in Des Moines
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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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Luang Prabang
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 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. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

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

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 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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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 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. More

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Des Moines
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 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. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 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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Ames, Iowa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

This course has been around forever and is one of the premier sledding venues in the off-season. It shows the ware and tare of a public course as the season goes on, but is always a challenge. More

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minneapolis
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2007

For a course that is 100 years old, it's pretty hilly and small greens which is expected. The one thing i hate the most though is that there are a lot of blind shots, meaning, you're usually hitting up hill or over a hill and can't see the green unless you drive your cart up to the top to see... More

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