Favorite Golf Course in DSM

I agree that Legacy is the best track, especially given the reasonable price.

I see Countryside as the worst, and it definitely is close at this point. Countryside is a cautionary tale in regard to how well a course is maintained. When it first opened (and properly cared for), it was a fun little course.

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Originally Posted by ZJohnson

DMG and it's not even close. When the new renovations are done in a few years they will have USGA events again...mark it down.

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But yet they voted down hosting the big event Des Moines already has...

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Originally Posted by WhatMeWorry

Least favorite. DG&CC. Members at Des Moines do the best job at making guest feel unwelcome. Congratulations. And you might want to do something about that 1980's architecture.

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It is no different than any CC in the world. Members feel they own the place and don't want outsiders to walk the same ground they do.

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Originally Posted by matmann22

But yet they voted down hosting the big event Des Moines already has...

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If that is supposed to be shot at DMG or myself you obviously don't know what you are talking about.

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Originally Posted by ZJohnson

If that is supposed to be shot at DMG or myself you obviously don't know what you are talking about.

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Yup, because when someone disagrees or has a differing opinion on something then obviously they don't know what they are talking about.

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Originally Posted by dosry5

Yup, because when someone disagrees or has a differing opinion on something then obviously they don't know what they are talking about.

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Not the point. DMG turned down the tournament because just like Glen Oaks the members did not want it. The only tournaments they would ever host are USGA events.

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Originally Posted by ZJohnson

Not the point. DMG turned down the tournament because just like Glen Oaks the members did not want it. The only tournaments they would ever host are USGA events.

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You nailed it-too much hassle for a very small payout- even though it benefits charity. And like any other club,it's about revenue. And you are correct about events-still talk about a Women's U.S. Open someday. But it has to be a very good event for the membership to go for it.

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Originally Posted by ZJohnson

It is no different than any CC in the world. Members feel they own the place and don't want outsiders to walk the same ground they do.

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Well they kind of do own the place.....doesn't mean they have to be dicks though. I played dmgcc last summer and everyone was nice and the course was tough and fun.

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Originally Posted by enisthemenace

Another vote for Honey Creek in Boone. That course is awesome. The front is pretty cool, on it's own, but holes 11 - 16 are incredible. Down in The Ledges. #11 is a 190 yard par 3 (at least it was when I played it), and I used an 8 iron because of the elevation change. Guy I was playing with used a 9 iron. A guy can get dizzy looking down to the gren from the tee box. Great course. I do worry about long term viability. I've heard they're broke and have to offer insane deals ($20...all you can play, for example) just to get people out there. They should be able to charge $50+, but they just don't get any traffic because it's in the middle of nowhere.

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Exactly. Only reason I played it was because of the $20 Groupon which got me 18 holes and cart. Never would have thought of it otherwise.

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Originally Posted by ZJohnson

It is no different than any CC in the world. Members feel they own the place and don't want outsiders to walk the same ground they do.

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Typical DG&CC member, Jk. But really

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Originally Posted by breck53

You nailed it-too much hassle for a very small payout- even though it benefits charity. And like any other club,it's about revenue. And you are correct about events-still talk about a Women's U.S. Open someday. But it has to be a very good event for the membership to go for it.

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The bottomline, you pay good money for membership at a CC to have exclusive access to a top-notch course & facilities. When a CC hosts a tourney each year, it knocks members off the course for a couple weeks. That is seen as a big negative.

Groupon is great for golf courses around here

Woodland Hills. Simply because it gives you great options for post game festivities - Outer Limits, Lumberyard

Otter Creek was in the best condition of any metro course by the end of the year. It's maturing beautifully. Talons of Tuscany was a blast. But I love the city courses variety and value.
Toad unfortunately was a disaster this year. I got green fees for free and felt that I paid too much. Copper is a great layout, but was trashed this year.

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Originally Posted by stateofmind

Otter Creek was in the best condition of any metro course by the end of the year. It's maturing beautifully. Talons of Tuscany was a blast. But I love the city courses variety and value.
Toad unfortunately was a disaster this year. I got green fees for free and felt that I paid too much. Copper is a great layout, but was trashed this year.

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My personal opinion is that we are blessed to have a lot of good public courses to choose from to play. You can go to a different course each week and never get tired of the same track week after week. Have not played much in Ames, but would like to try the courses up there. (played Veenker)