Golf in Ames.

Cyfan1965

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Homewood had a student special when I was in college. Something like $10/round. We'd sneak our own beer on and have a great time.
Homewood was a block from my house. Kid pass was 99$ I played 36 holes a day. Great course to learn the game-
 
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ISpyCy

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If I felt like playing an honest round...Coldwater. If I wanted to slam down some cold ones and whack the **** out of a ball...Homewood.

Now that I'm older and enjoy a good scenic view while golfing...Honey Creek.
 
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CychiatricWard

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Coldwater is nicer IMO because it is walkable. I love Veenker, but I also like hitting a driver, you only get to hit it maybe 5 times at Veenker. You cannot beat the value of coldwater in central Iowa.
Honey Creek is so much better than coldwater and it isn’t really close.
 

theshadow

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Retired and recently moved to Ames and wondering what are best golf options.

Frankly, it all comes down to what you're wanting/expecting out of it. As laid out by others, there's an option at each level from quick/easy muni 9 to scenic 18.
 

CyCrazy

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Veenker is a best maintained track in the Ames area. I think the course is extremely unfair. Coldwater would be my vote!

Veenker is not easy. The funny part when I worked their after the 08 flood we redid the whole course. My Boss set it up so he could easily play fade shots. He also tightened most fwys.
 

HardcoreClone

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Never played there so not sure on course quality or price, but would Ballard CC be an option for you?
 

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