Des Moines Golf & Country Club West Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a par-72 private course in West Des Moines, Iowa, playing 7,285 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75.9 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,285 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.9 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | West Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.5939, -93.8186 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,285 | 72 | 75.9 | 136 |
| Green-Black | 7,045 | 72 | 74.1 | 133 |
| Green | 6,665 | 72 | 78.6 | 135 |
| Blue-Green | 6,434 | 72 | 71 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,043 | 72 | 74.8 | 127 |
| Blue-Bronze | 5,521 | 72 | 71.8 | 120 |
| Bronze | 5,115 | 72 | 69.5 | 118 |
| Scoring | 3,747 | 72 | 61.7 | 101 |
| Green | 6,665 | 72 | 78.6 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,043 | 72 | 74.8 | 127 |
| Blue-Bronze | 5,521 | 72 | 71.8 | 120 |
| Bronze | 5,115 | 72 | 69.5 | 118 |
| Scoring | 3,747 | 72 | 61.7 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75.9/136 | 402 | 615 | 220 | 409 | 215 | 451 | 395 | 400 | 540 | 3647 | 366 | 414 | 178 | 583 | 472 | 441 | 356 | 195 | 633 | 3638 | 7285 |
| Green-Black 74.1/133 | 410 | 586 | 174 | 383 | 222 | 398 | 395 | 400 | 550 | 3518 | 366 | 395 | 178 | 583 | 472 | 426 | 381 | 168 | 558 | 3527 | 7045 |
| Green 78.6/135 | 381 | 573 | 192 | 372 | 189 | 403 | 375 | 376 | 498 | 3359 | 321 | 392 | 147 | 551 | 439 | 396 | 337 | 171 | 552 | 3306 | 6665 |
| Blue-Green 71/128 | 356 | 573 | 152 | 372 | 154 | 403 | 375 | 355 | 498 | 3238 | 321 | 365 | 147 | 551 | 356 | 396 | 337 | 171 | 552 | 3196 | 6434 |
| Blue 74.8/127 | 356 | 519 | 152 | 334 | 154 | 392 | 355 | 355 | 467 | 3084 | 298 | 365 | 121 | 483 | 356 | 355 | 325 | 151 | 505 | 2959 | 6043 |
| Blue-Bronze 71.8/120 | 356 | 441 | 152 | 334 | 112 | 341 | 315 | 288 | 417 | 2756 | 298 | 365 | 112 | 432 | 312 | 297 | 293 | 151 | 505 | 2765 | 5521 |
| Bronze 69.5/118 | 288 | 441 | 121 | 299 | 112 | 341 | 288 | 288 | 417 | 2595 | 260 | 269 | 112 | 432 | 312 | 297 | 293 | 115 | 430 | 2520 | 5115 |
| Scoring 61.7/101 | 216 | 293 | 119 | 248 | 116 | 239 | 193 | 191 | 250 | 1865 | 199 | 232 | 69 | 309 | 252 | 177 | 227 | 104 | 313 | 1882 | 3747 |
| Green 78.6/135 | 381 | 573 | 192 | 372 | 189 | 403 | 375 | 376 | 498 | 3359 | 321 | 392 | 147 | 551 | 439 | 396 | 337 | 171 | 552 | 3306 | 6665 |
| Blue 74.8/127 | 356 | 519 | 152 | 334 | 154 | 392 | 355 | 355 | 467 | 3084 | 298 | 365 | 121 | 483 | 356 | 355 | 325 | 151 | 505 | 2959 | 6043 |
| Blue-Bronze 71.8/120 | 356 | 441 | 152 | 334 | 112 | 341 | 315 | 288 | 417 | 2756 | 298 | 365 | 112 | 432 | 312 | 297 | 293 | 151 | 505 | 2765 | 5521 |
| Bronze 69.5/118 | 288 | 441 | 121 | 299 | 112 | 341 | 288 | 288 | 417 | 2595 | 260 | 269 | 112 | 432 | 312 | 297 | 293 | 115 | 430 | 2520 | 5115 |
| Scoring 61.7/101 | 216 | 293 | 119 | 248 | 116 | 239 | 193 | 191 | 250 | 1865 | 199 | 232 | 69 | 309 | 252 | 177 | 227 | 104 | 313 | 1882 | 3747 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,285 yards, 75.9/136)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 5, 615 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue-Bronze (5,521 yards, 71.8/120)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Scoring (3,747 yards, 61.7/101)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (69 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 615 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 178 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 633 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. At 583 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
Des Moines Golf & Country Club has a course rating of 75.9 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Scoring tees, the rating is 61.7 with a slope of 101.
How long is Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Des Moines Golf & Country Club plays 7,285 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 615-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,285 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Scoring tees (3,747 yards).
Is Des Moines Golf & Country Club public or private?
Des Moines Golf & Country Club is a private golf course in West Des Moines, Iowa. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Sugar Creek Golf Course (Waukee), Urbandale Golf & Country Club, Waveland Golf Course, Willow Creek Golf Course (West Des Moines).
Is there a yardage book for Des Moines Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Des Moines Golf & Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does Des Moines Golf & Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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