Golf Green Fees in Des Moines, IA
Golf green fees in Des Moines range from $20 at city-operated Polk County courses to $90 at the Tournament Club of Iowa, an Arnold Palmer Signature design that hosted LPGA Tour events. The metro spans Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties with 40+ public-access courses — a market that consistently surprises visitors with its quality-to-price ratio. The city of Des Moines operates Blank Park Golf Course, Grandview Golf Course, and Waveland Golf Course at weekday rates of $20-30, providing the most affordable access. The mid-tier is competitive: Briarwood Golf Course ($40-60), Toad Valley Golf Course ($35-55), and A.H. Blank Golf Course anchor the $35-60 range. The season runs April through October; Iowa's continental climate creates ideal spring and fall conditions with firm, fast fairways.
How much does public golf cost in Des Moines?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Des Moines average about $41 for weekday play. The most affordable tracked course is Jewell Golf and Country at $22 on weekdays. 25 courses allow walking. 2 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: Apr 25, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Des Moines
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Des Moines. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Jewell Golf and CountryCheapest | $22+cart | — | Yes |
| $23+cart | $20 | Yes | |
| $55 | — | Yes | |
| $65 | $45 | Yes |
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Courses under $50
4
Courses under $75
25
Walking-friendly courses
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Twilight deal courses
3
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Des Moines
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jewell Golf and Country Cheapestpublic | $22+cart | $25 | — | Yes | 4.7(39) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 25, 2026 |
| $23+cart | $23 | $20 | Yes | 4.4(39) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 25, 2026 | |
| $55 | $70 | — | Yes | 4.4(317) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 25, 2026 | |
Tournament Club of Iowa public | $65 | $80 | $45 | Yes | 4.4(469) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 25, 2026 |
Warrior Run Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(120) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(241) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(322) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Wakonda Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(275) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(67) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Net Par public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(67) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(30) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(58) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Hyperion Field Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(214) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Elevation Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(23) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Indianola Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(133) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(28) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(698) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(9) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Iowa Golf Association public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(4) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Deer Run Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.5(96) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(205) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Shady Oaks Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(108) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
A.H. Blank Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(423) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(20) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Jester Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(244) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Des Moines
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueJewell Golf and Country | $22 | 4.7(39) | 0.214 |
| $23 | 4.4(39) | 0.191 | |
| $55 | 4.4(317) | 0.080 | |
| $65 | 4.4(469) | 0.068 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Des Moines
25 of the 26 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Des Moines allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewell Golf and Country | Allowed | $22 | — |
| Jefferson Community Golf Course | Allowed | $23 | — |
| Copper Creek Golf Club and Event Center | Allowed | $55 | $38 |
| Tournament Club of Iowa | Allowed | $65 | — |
| Warrior Run Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| Des Moines Golf and Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Glen Oaks Country Club Iowa | Allowed | — | — |
| Wakonda Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Ankeny Golf and Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Net Par | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Des Moines change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.