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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

4908 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515)271-8725Fax: (515)271-8724

This scenic course is very hilly and features numerous oak trees lining its fairways. The greens are large, and there are sand bunkers guarding most holes. This club was originally founded in 1894 and was listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. It was also recognized by "GOLF Magazine" on its 1995 list of "The First 100 Clubs in America."

Holes: 18

Greens: Bent Grass

Fairways: Bluegrass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Blue	72	6437	71.4	126
White	72	6289	70.2	121
Red	72	5323	69.4	109

Greens Fees:	$20 or Less
Course Type:	public
Dress Code:	Shirt and shoes required
Season:	Apr 1 to Nov 1
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Number of Reviews: 4
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Hard not to like, and harder to play, Feb 23, 2008

reviewer: Duffmeister from Chicago

I found this public course to be a real test of my limited skills, but also my partner's, who got a hole in one here, but still hit over 100. The rolling hills and trees are situated just so you never know what to expect, and the upkeep, one of my pet peeves when it isn't evident, is perfect.

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A Beautiful, Challenging Public Course, Sep 18, 2006

reviewer: Jim from Des Moines, IA USA

Requires control of your golf ball. Not necessary to be extremely long, but length is helpful in a few situations. Missing the fairways can be costly as the majestic old oaks stand eager to devour stray shots. A nice mix of blind and wide-open approach shots into large greens that are nearly always protected by sand. Missed approach shots can also find more of the ancient oak trees. Water is not really a factor on the course.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

The WAVE, Jul 28, 2004

reviewer: John from Ankeny, Iowa

A must play when in Des Moines. Hosts the annual City Tournament. The name WAVELAND fits with the undulating terrain. Many old oak trees throughout. Tight driving holes such as the par 5 3rd where the tee is located on the highest point of the course and is a virtual tunnel of oaks dropping at least 75 feet to the fairway. Gets overplayed in the summer months. To my knowledge the oldest course west of the Mississippi.

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