Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Stange Rd
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515)294-6727Fax: (515)294-2406

This course is a premier public golf facility owned and operated by Iowa State University. It was established May 12, 1938 by George F. Veenker, former ISU athletic director and football coach. Mr. Veenker had the idea to build a golf course on the ISU campus. He envisioned, and set in motion, a course to be built by the Works Progress Administration. Originally, a Perry Maxwell design, the course has since become one of the most talked about, demanding, challenging and penalizing golf courses in the Midwest. The hilly design has a creek that comes into play on some holes, including #15, a 420-yard, par 4, featuring a dogleg right fairway and requiring an approach shot over the creek. The fairways are tree lined, and the greens are well maintained. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 6th "Best Public Course" in the state for 1996.

Holes: 18

Greens: Bent Grass

Fairways: Bluegrass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Championship	72	6543	71.3	124
Gold	72	6086	69.2	120
Cardinal	72	5357	65.6	108

Greens Fees:	$20 or Less
Course Type:	public
Dress Code:	Shirt and shoes required
Season:	Mar 15 to Nov 15
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Average Golfer Review (3.7 Stars):

Number of Reviews: 3
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Great Value, Aug 26, 2004

reviewer: GG from OH

A great course that will reward accuracy over length - many tree lined fairways, dips, creeks, etc. While you can hit irons off many tees, there are some definite fun risk to reward holes here (so you may want to bring a few extra balls). Definitely check it out - great deal for the price.

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The right amout of challenge for the money, Apr 15, 2004

reviewer: Eric from Ontario, Ca

It is a great golf course that offers a whole lot of challenges for the money.

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challenging and fun, Apr 09, 2004

reviewer: ISUBUFF from Ames IA

Played this course several times in the last four years. Unique layout that forces every shot in your bag. Play from the tips for a real thrill! Gets busy on the weekends, so play early.

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