Golf Around Ames

[Bader]

So with it being nice out, I'm gonna head home and bring my clubs up.

Now note I haven't played for about 5 or 6 years but just curious what you guys think of the different courses around Ames?

I'm also curious if there are any driving ranges? I think Veenker may have one, but Im not sure

Thanks in advance

 

[gocubs2118]

Coldwater Creek is a good one if you like links style play.

 

[cloneu]

If you haven't golfed for awhile go to Homewood or Oaks. I was at Homewood last friday for my first round of the season and it sure helps to make you feel better about yourself.

You can also go to Coldwater for a driving range.

 

[bigredqb7]

ankeny is about 15 minutes away and has briarwood. good course with a driving range.

 

[Aaron Jacobs]

I can't wait until I'm back in Cedar Rapids and go golfing all summer now!

 

[heyguy85]

The Oaks is pretty fun and easy.

 

[IcSyU]

Can someone explain the difference between the links style and normal golf? Confused

 

[bigredqb7]

Can someone explain the difference between the links style and normal golf? Confused

links is like st. andrews with no trees and very hilly.

 

[IcSyU]

links is like st. andrews with no trees and very hilly.

Hilly I can deal with...no trees?!?!?! Truly a gift from God.:yes::notworthy:

 

[JH4ISU]

You think that now... but as soon as you shank or hook one really bad like often happens to me, you realize those trees aren't always a bad thing...

 

[Enginerd]

If you are going to do it...do it right and tear up the Harvester.

 

[Bader]

Cool, well I'll have to check out Homewood and Oaks then. Thanks again guys.

And if you hear some moron yelling "fore" all day, it wasn't me

 

[wheels686]

Veenker is an awesome course in Ames, I got so used to playing Veenker that when I moved every golf course around cedar falls and waterloo are terrible compared to it. Veenker is challenging but very fun. Its why its a top public course in Iowa and where they play the Iowa Masters Tournament

 

[wheels686]

plus on monday's and thursday's you can play 18 holes walking for $11

 

[Broodwich]

If you can make a 15 minute drive check out River Bend in Story City. IMHO if you are looking for a 9-hole course it destroys Homewood or Oaks. And if you get up there during the week there are some good specials that make very inexpensive.

 

[theshadow]

If you can make a 15 minute drive check out River Bend in Story City. IMHO if you are looking for a 9-hole course it destroys Homewood or Oaks. And if you get up there during the week there are some good specials that make very inexpensive.

You beat me to it. Always had a good time playing that course.

There's also a course over in Colo (Twin Anchors, par 34).

Boone has Honey Creek (18-hole, par 71), a couple of miles south of town toward Ledges.

 

[cloneu]

And if you hear some moron yelling "fore" all day, it wasn't me

Since I think that Bader got the info he wanted I will go ahead and hijack his thread. Does anybody know the meaning behind yelling "fore" when hitting the ball another group?

 

[ColoradoClone]

Homewood sucks. Veenker is fun, and as for Coldwater... links style courses aren't as easy as they sound. Just because there aren't trees doesn't mean you can't lose a dozen balls.

 

[cybsball20]

You beat me to it. Always had a good time playing that course.

There's also a course over in Colo (Twin Anchors, par 34).

Boone has Honey Creek (18-hole, par 71), a couple of miles south of town toward Ledges.

That Honey Creek almost looks too good to be true, looks like a decent course and really good rates... Anyone played it that can give any reviews? Is that the one that was recentrly private?

 

[theshadow]

I haven't made it over there yet, but they do have unlimited golf on Wednesdays for $35 (not including cart).